Senior Tax Operations Associate

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue is currently accepting applications for one regular fulltime Senior Tax Operations Associate position within the Tax Division of the Finance and Asset Management Department reporting directly to the Assistant Tax Manager. This position is primarily responsible for routine taxpayer account review and reconciliation as well as providing taxpayer assistance by answering the tax phone line and responding to email inquiries.

Essential Functions Specific to the Job.

• Review filed returns to ensure all forms have been filed prepare necessary notifications and communicate with taxpayers to obtain missing information and educate businesses on proper tax filing
• Reconcile assigned business accounts for proper application of payments calculate tax due or refunds owed and prepare necessary schedules to support findings
• Prepare and track balance due billings and tax refunds as assigned
• Review assigned delinquent accounts issue past due notices and assessments and work with businesses to file past due tax returns
• Perform daily processing activities related to tax return processing daily downloads and business licensing
• Field taxpayer inquiries via phone and email during regular business hours
• Work with other division staff on division workplan projects as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a 2year college or university program related to business or accounting.
• Four years of progressively responsible directly related work experience with a minimum of one year at the Accounting Associate level or equivalent.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualification Criteria

• Excellent verbal written interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to reconcile routine accounting transactions and taxpayer accounts
• Ability to understand and interpret City and State tax laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze transactions and complex financial information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage many projects and tasks simultaneously with numerous interruptions and meet strict deadlines while paying attention to details.
• Proficient with Windowsbased word processing spreadsheet and database software; including but not limited to template use formulas and queries.
• Ability to propose changes and streamline processes.

• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is designated as hybrid telework position with 2days inoffice per week at minimum with additional inoffice work as needed to provide customer service coordinate work with staff and meet deadlines. Department Division and other meetings may be in person and require the individual to be at City Hall.
• The applicant will be required to agree to and sign the department telework policy.
• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office ator .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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