Deputy Tax Clerk

**To apply for this position, you must complete a Cherokee County Application for Employment** Respond via email to request an application or visit the Cherokee County website.***

Position Summary

Performs a variety of clerical duties to provide support for the Cherokee County Tax Assessor-Collector, performs duties to ensure friendly customer service and efficient department operations.

Essential Functions of the Job

Accepts and receives tax payments

• Collects, counts and disburses money
• Counts, locates and reconciles discrepancies of cash drawer
• Answers telephone calls and distributes messages
• Handles taxpayer inquiries by phone, mail and counter
• Reviews files and records to answer requests for information

· Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail

· Basic bookkeeping

· Handles a variety of banking transactions

· Photocopies, scans and faxes, send emails

· Types documents and correspondence

· Keeps office area neat and tidy

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs additional duties as needed
• Posts outgoing mail and delivers to post office
• Assists Vehicle Registration Department as needed
• Travels to satellite offices in Jacksonville or Alto to fill in during staff shortages. The position is primarily located at the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, TX.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions

· Knowledge of relevant software applications (Microsoft Office, Excel)

· Proficient in use of email and internet

· Highly proficient in use of ten-key adding machine

· Extremely proficient numeracy skills

· Accurate keyboard skills

Work Environment

• Work will be performed indoors

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 pounds unassisted

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 1-2 years verifiable previous employment in a customer service related

field, cash collections/handling, or office setting.

• Ability to read and decipher a variety of correspondence, reports, legal forms, receipts, and financial statements are a must for this position.

Submit application to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main, Rusk, TX, 75785, by fax to (903) 683-1186 or email. Application may be obtained from the web at www.co.cherokee.tx.us and click on Jobs, or email hr@cocherokee.org to request. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $11.99 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Rusk, TX 75785: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person