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Department: Treasurer

Position Control Number: 0104-050

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not designated as safety-sensitive and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Opening Date: 12/10/2022 Closing Date: 12/16/2022 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for receiving payments from the general public for real estate, personal property, and special improvement taxes; issues receipts and maintains payment records; balances and ensures the security of cash received; assists with public awareness for the Spanish community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collects payments from taxpayers for real estate and personal property tax bills; verifies amounts, parcel numbers, driver’s license, and work phone numbers; issues payment receipts.
• Reprint tax bills or receipts as necessary.
• Posts tax payment information into computer tax records.
• Prints daily reports reflecting tax payments received.
• Balances cash drawer with payments received on a daily basis; prepares a report reflecting cash and check totals and tax amounts paid.
• Answers questions concerning personal property and real estate tax amounts; obtains correct parcel numbers for taxpayers.
• Accepts tax payments from other counties; calls to verify amounts and forwards payment to correct billing county.
• Completes address change forms for taxpayers; forwards forms to the main office.
• Prepares media releases for taxpayers with English as a second language.
• Accepts payments for delinquent special improvement taxes by a separate check and forwards to the main office.
• Calculates tax amounts for taxpayers upon request.
• Assists non-English speaking customers with payment of taxes or answers questions.
• Attends meetings and other functions as a representative of the Treasurer’s Office to educate citizens about English as a second language.
  

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED : None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in a smoking-restricted environment with frequent travel to other Pulaski County offices. This position must attend functions at various locations throughout the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of personal property, real estate, and special improvement tax billing procedures, methods, and records maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques in the presentation of public information sessions.
• Good knowledge of office practices, procedures, equipment, and terminology.
• Ability to monitor and secure large sums of money.
• Ability to make basic mathematic calculations accurately and effectively.
• Ability to plan and organize projects and programs for non-English speaking citizens, groups, and communities.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with business owners and the general public.
• Skill in the operation of and data entry into a computer.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Skill in written and verbal fluency in the required language(s).
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Digital dexterity is necessary for keyboard operation.
• Visual acuity is necessary for gathering information from a computer screen.
• Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate information in person, in writing, and by telephone.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of high school or equivalent with advanced bookkeeping or related courses; Considerable cashier, teller, financial record keeping, or related work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must be bondable.
• Employment is contingent upon the payment of current and delinquent property taxes.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Must be bilingual to communicate effectively with all members of the community.