Account Clerk -Deputy Auditor Position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Muskingum County Auditor and general supervision of the Real Estate Manager, enters real estate information using data processing equipment; updates computer database records; analyzes large sets of data; maintains office website; processes Board of Revision cases; issues licenses, collects fees, and transfers deeds; verifies accuracy and correctness of all data pertaining to property deeds; assists the public; reads and understands surveys and legal descriptions; performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business Management.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365, especially Excel and Word.
• General knowledge of real estate transactions and procedures.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Works cooperatively with others and as a team player.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail skills.
• Successfully completes BCI background requirements and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain Notary within six (6) months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Assists with the efficient operations of the Real Estate Department of the Auditor’s Office.
• Calculates estimated taxes, estimated revenue, and millage of bonds and levies.
• Assists the Board of Revision in handling Complaints Against the Value of Real Property.
• Maintains office website for accurate and up-to-date information.
• Issues all licenses sold to the public by the Auditor’s office.
• Assists in the transfer of deeds and manufactured home titles.
• Collects and processes various real tax forms.
• Assists taxpayers in completing and filing real tax forms.
• Effectively and accurately prepare and use Excel spreadsheets to analyze real estate data.
• Self-motivated with an attention to detail, work independently and work with confidential information.
• Work on special projects relating to any functions within the Real Estate department as assigned.
• Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by the County Auditor and Real Estate Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Works within the Auditor’s office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(35 hours per week).

Please submit both a Resume and Application by mail, fax or email (auditor@muskingumcounty.org) by the deadline to:

Debra J. Nye, Muskingum County Auditor
401 Main Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
Fax: 740-455-7182
EOEMuskingum County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or veteran status in employment. Must be able to pass a drug test, physical and background investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.86 - $23.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person