What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk II- Real Estate position at Johnson County?
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Under general supervision, perform clerical and technical duties involving a variety of functions requiring considerable judgment. Process accounting or real estate transactions and maintain accurate financial and other records. Perform routine reconciliation operations which involve a variety of documents that may require cross-referencing to identify causes of disagreement. Check to verify appropriateness of entries; perform several types of computation including complicated calculations that involve formulae or a specific sequence of actions. ***This position is 20 hrs. per week, schedule is flexible within Monday through Friday 8-5 pm***
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Principles of accounting and bookkeepingBasic office practicesEnglish language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary, punctuation and proofreading skillsApplicable federal, state, and local legislation and regulationsAbility to: Apply accounting principles to the processing of financial transactionsLearn, apply, and articulate departmental policies and proceduresRepresent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible, and trustworthy mannerPerform duties with a high degree of speed and accuracyBe detail oriented when working with documents and informationProvide customer service that is courteous and responsiveMaintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriateEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, co-workers, and members of the publicUse a computer for the purposes of data entry, e-filing, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, email and InternetInteract effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of viewOperate office equipment such as calculators, postage machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, and multi-line telephonesHandle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines, and solve problems appropriate to the positionOrganize and prioritize multiple responsibilitiesOrganize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written formFollow oral and written instructionsHave clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communicationHave sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials in hardcopy and electronic formHave sufficient manual dexterity to make hand written notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouseHave sufficient personal mobility to complete duties at various worksitesStand, sit, walk, bend, twist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat and reachOccasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 35 poundsWork flexible schedule and overtime as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Review recorded deeds and contracts, and update records including databases to reflect current ownership and other related information used for tax billing or for tracking ownership history.Perform quality control and approve updates to databases used for tax billing and tracking ownership history.Assist with specific queries from the public with regard to real estate and taxes.Verify changes in valuation by comparing abstracts from offices of the county and city assessors with real estate database records. Run periodic reconciliations, check off expected changes as requested by assessors, and determine corrections as needed.Verify accuracy of city, school and township budgets, according to laws. Review township financial statements to determine requirements are met.Maintain and update reports to track general obligation debt for Johnson County and the various cities and school districts within the county.Update computer files used to track tax increment financing debt and tax collections.Input and check levy and property tax credit data used in property tax billing.Review requests for pending subdivision plats and plats of survey and provide needed information or documentation.Produce and edit documents including but not limited to e-mails, memos, letters, reports, forms, and labels.Assist members of the public at the counter, including those who wish to register to vote or vote early. Answer and route telephone, email, and in-person inquiries to the appropriate parties.Perform assigned tasks to assist with elections.Participate in training, educational opportunities, and work-related meetings as requested.Perform specific duties of other Account Clerk II positions as assigned.May provide backup for clerks in other offices/departments during peak demand.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County and departmental policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and safety practices.Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.Resume and cover letter must be attached to online application.For questions regarding this position please contact Ines Beltre at ibeltre@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or 319-688-8076
Under general supervision, perform clerical and technical duties involving a variety of functions requiring considerable judgment. Process accounting or real estate transactions and maintain accurate financial and other records. Perform routine reconciliation operations which involve a variety of documents that may require cross-referencing to identify causes of disagreement. Check to verify appropriateness of entries; perform several types of computation including complicated calculations that involve formulae or a specific sequence of actions. ***This position is 20 hrs. per week, schedule is flexible within Monday through Friday 8-5 pm***
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Principles of accounting and bookkeepingBasic office practicesEnglish language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary, punctuation and proofreading skillsApplicable federal, state, and local legislation and regulationsAbility to: Apply accounting principles to the processing of financial transactionsLearn, apply, and articulate departmental policies and proceduresRepresent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible, and trustworthy mannerPerform duties with a high degree of speed and accuracyBe detail oriented when working with documents and informationProvide customer service that is courteous and responsiveMaintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriateEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, co-workers, and members of the publicUse a computer for the purposes of data entry, e-filing, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, email and InternetInteract effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of viewOperate office equipment such as calculators, postage machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, and multi-line telephonesHandle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines, and solve problems appropriate to the positionOrganize and prioritize multiple responsibilitiesOrganize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written formFollow oral and written instructionsHave clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communicationHave sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials in hardcopy and electronic formHave sufficient manual dexterity to make hand written notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouseHave sufficient personal mobility to complete duties at various worksitesStand, sit, walk, bend, twist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat and reachOccasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 35 poundsWork flexible schedule and overtime as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Review recorded deeds and contracts, and update records including databases to reflect current ownership and other related information used for tax billing or for tracking ownership history.Perform quality control and approve updates to databases used for tax billing and tracking ownership history.Assist with specific queries from the public with regard to real estate and taxes.Verify changes in valuation by comparing abstracts from offices of the county and city assessors with real estate database records. Run periodic reconciliations, check off expected changes as requested by assessors, and determine corrections as needed.Verify accuracy of city, school and township budgets, according to laws. Review township financial statements to determine requirements are met.Maintain and update reports to track general obligation debt for Johnson County and the various cities and school districts within the county.Update computer files used to track tax increment financing debt and tax collections.Input and check levy and property tax credit data used in property tax billing.Review requests for pending subdivision plats and plats of survey and provide needed information or documentation.Produce and edit documents including but not limited to e-mails, memos, letters, reports, forms, and labels.Assist members of the public at the counter, including those who wish to register to vote or vote early. Answer and route telephone, email, and in-person inquiries to the appropriate parties.Perform assigned tasks to assist with elections.Participate in training, educational opportunities, and work-related meetings as requested.Perform specific duties of other Account Clerk II positions as assigned.May provide backup for clerks in other offices/departments during peak demand.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County and departmental policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and safety practices.Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.Resume and cover letter must be attached to online application.For questions regarding this position please contact Ines Beltre at ibeltre@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or 319-688-8076
