Tax Collections Analyst
Tax Collections Analyst
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Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Work also involves interaction with taxpayers and others concerning payments adjustments and interpreting State Statues as they relate to the collection of property taxes and performing related duties.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Tax Collector and Deputy Tax Collector and is evaluated on the basis of accuracy and compliance with State Statues established policy rules and regulations.
Employees in the Tax Collectors Office may be required to work until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engages in daily contact with taxpayers City officials attorneys mortgagors realtors and other as required regarding tax payments adjustments credits or refunds in supplying information and/or answering inquiries.
- Review all certificate of correction adjustments and other miscellaneous adjustments as well as misapplied/unapplied payments not detected during daily balancing.
- Processes court appeal adjustments including recalculation of taxes reallocation of funds as well as notification of taxpayers accountants and lawyers via letters email spreadsheets etc. Maintains court appeal credit rollovers.
- Receives and handles bankruptcy filings by taxpayer; completes and files proof of claims with Bankruptcy Court on behalf of the City of New Haven listing amount owed
- Manages the mortgage and lockbox files during the biannual collection of taxes. Reviews balances finds and fixes any errors and assures that that funds are posted in accordance with State Statutes
- Manages the daily accounts receivable file of on-line credit card debit and checking account payments made by taxpayers; reviews balances finds and corrects any errors and assures the funds are posted in accordance with State Statutes
- Responsible for overseeing the daily balancing of cashiers
- Balances checks and reports cash collected by cashiers; counts bands and is responsible for pick up by armored service on a daily basis
- Responsible for filing and recording Treasures report of monies received per State Statute
- Manages the refund process by reviewing the validity of refunds preparing documentation for the Board of Alders for approval of refunds submission of requisitions for check refunds to the Controllers Office adjustment of each refunded account and disbursement of the refund checks.
- Conducts research and compiles data and reports on tax collection and/or related activities.
- Performs related work required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of procedures and methods with particular reference to handling receiving and accounting for receipt of cash and accounts receivable
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting cashiering and business mathematics and the ability to apply them to tax related problems.
- Ability to receive and make change for tax office cashiers drawers
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) at an intermediate level and the ability to learn computer programs/systems in use in the Tax Office within a reasonable amount of time.
- Ability to assemble analyze and reconcile financial data and detailed information.
- Ability to analyze tax problems and recommend effective solutions.
- Ability to prepare written reports of findings and recommendations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of Connecticut State Statutes governing tax revenue collections
- Ability to deal effectively with the public City officials and staff associates.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund Tested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees..
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
