Finance Technician I - Sales Tax
Finance Technician I - Sales Tax
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- Finance Technician I - Sales TaxAbout this Job: This entry-level position in the Sales Tax Office provides essential clerical and intermediate accounting support for the Citys revenue operations. Duties include tax account licensing data entry recordkeeping and revenue reconciliation. The position also serves as a primary customer service contact in a high-volume environment requiring strong communication skills and a professional composed demeanor.
Job Type:Full - time
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; in office presence required
As a Finance Technician I you will:- Respond to taxpayer business and internal stakeholder inquiries via phone email or in person
- Assist with account information licensing payment status and refund inquiries
- Review and issue sales tax licenses exemption certificates and amended returns
- Enter and reconcile tax return data; identify and correct discrepancies
- Prepare and balance daily deposits; reconcile cash and credit transactions
- Allocate funds and reconcile deposits with bank records
- Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures
- Compile supporting documentation and assist in generating accounting reports
Please note: The Sales Tax Office is transitioning to a new tax system. Job duties may change over time to reflect updated processes and functionality.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of municipal sales and use tax processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) and accounting software
- Accurate 10-key and high-volume data entry skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to prioritize multitask and meet deadlines
- Team-oriented and adaptable to system changes
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of full-time experience in accounting accounts receivable tax processing or a related field
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Experience with municipal or state sales and use tax
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning system or government accounting systems
- High-volume data entry and cash-handling experience
- Experience in a local government or finance office
- Bilingual proficiency
Additional Information
- Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
