Fiscal Technician I- Tax Claims

To perform data entry, monetary and specialized departmental clerical duties, and responsibilities in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.

Position Information:

Starting Salary: 17.98 an hour / $35,061.00 annually

Position Code: TC3004

5-Factor Grade: 103

Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2 week pay period

Current county employees will follow the county's promotion/demotion policy.

Responsibilities:

1. Works independently under the supervision of the Tax Administration Supervisor.
2. Assists Tax Administration Management in various duties.
3. Address tax and assessment inquires and concerns verbally and through correspondence.
4. Preparation of departmental mailings.
5. Provides copies of records to the public and receipts payment and maintains customer billing.
6. Collects delinquent taxes, audits cash drawer, and makes deposits with Treasurer daily.
7. Assists department staff with special projects, reports or assignments as requested.
8. Audit and data entry of uncollected tax & rollback tax returns into the tax collection software.
9. Audits monthly delinquent collections and deposits.
10. Prepares bankruptcy documents.
11. Preparation of tax certifications.
12. Assist with tax foreclosure processes.
13. Prepares and maintains electronic files requests and updating of website files.
14. Prepares check requests for accounts payable.
15. Prepares Laserfiche records.
16. Attends meetings, training as required.
17. Serves as backup for: processing homestead applications and mailing of approval/denial letters, process building permits and enter into tracking system, and Per Capita data entry

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

1. High school diploma plus additional training in computers, business, and accounting.
2. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required. Must obtain knowledge of real estate taxation and collection practices.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. 2 years’ working experience preferred in taxes, accounting and/or banking.
2. Work experience handling and responsibility for receiving large sums of money required.

Mission Statement: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
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Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance