Income Tax Specialist I

3 months ago


Grand Rapids, United States City of Grand Rapids Full time

Nature of Work

This is advanced and lead/supervisory administrative support work. The employee is responsible for performing complex clerical work, operating with a high degree of independence over specified, standardized activity areas. The primary focus of the position is on clerical accounting and other procedural income tax financial transaction work involving the preparation, maintenance and review of general income tax forms, financial information and/or related records or documents. The employee is expected to demonstrate considerable independent judgment and knowledge in performance of assigned duties. The employee is expected to perform daily work with minimum supervision, referring only highly unusual problems or incidents to the supervisor. The employee may give guidance and assistance to other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Prepares and/or records bills, claim listings, receipts, statistical activity reports, and other related bookkeeping items. Balances cash receipts, receives and disburses money according to proper procedures; makes bank deposits; records financial transactions; assigns account numbers; and reconciles errors in various accounts. Checks and recounts money; sells and records various licenses; updates and verifies financial history records and customer addresses; makes change and cashes checks according to established procedures. Makes journal entries; prepares disbursement vouchers; maintains petty cash accounts; and records accounts payables and receivables. Reviews purchase orders, claims and warrants; issues credits resulting from errors or changes in policies; enters checks in journal and records deposits. Sorts, checks, verifies and enters items into records; dates, computes, files and indexes various departmental items. Contacts individuals who have submitted insufficient fund checks; attempts to secure proper payment and forwards appropriate information to enforcement authorities. Prepares and/or assists in preparing monthly and biweekly payrolls and records; balances year to date payrolls; verifies time sheets and distributes paychecks. Prepares a variety of statistical and other financial reports such as general income tax forms related to residency status. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by business/financial-related courses --AND--
Five years of general clerical or office experience --OR--
Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Other Information


BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit) Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options Twelve Paid Holidays Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid parking (if applicable) Employee Home Ownership Incentive Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive Employee Discounts and Perks Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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