Fiscal Assistant I

This job announcement is a courtesy job post for James City local Social Services agency. It is not a position of the Virginia Department of Social Services or any other Commonwealth of Virginia agency. Local employment opportunities may also be available through the local agencys city or county website/job board(s).

Click here to apply: Accounting Technician I/II/III - Williamsburg Virginia United States

Responsibilities:

Posts daily activity to ledgers for County and fiscal agencies funds balancing each daily monthly and/or annually.
Processes all types of payments received including those received in person by mail via the web or electronic fund transfer (EFT) for both County receivables as well as Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Select transactions (in person only).
Assist Delinquent Collections Supervisor with managing the Vehicle Withholding Program (DMV Stops) and Debt Set-off Program (tax return withholding).
Manages assigned portion of an aggressive delinquent tax collections program. Works with Delinquent Collections Supervisor to determine and implement accurate course of action including but not limited to: payment agreements/confessions of judgement filing employer/bank liens issuing Summons to Appear assessing DMV Stops and filing claims to withhold tax refunds.
Manages data as needed for state or locally mandated ordinances at or above ordinance requirements to include billing and/or refunding of business and personal taxes based on adjustments made by the Commissioner of the Revenues Office or other adjustments to accounts.
Assists taxpayers in person by telephone and by internet with all manner of inquiries; corresponds with taxpayers in a timely manner; serves as liaison between taxpayers and other departments when needed to ensure positive experiences for taxpayers
whenever possible.
Interprets explains and applies materials such as laws rules policies and procedures; keeps current with statute policy and procedural changes.
Closes out and balances cash registers for County and DMV; submits funds and documentation for further verification.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of data entry automated financial recordkeeping systems and various microcomputer software packages; standard office procedures practices and equipment; knowledge of the principles methods and practices of accounting tax ledger recording balancing and financial reporting; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
Skill in the use of computer software especially Microsoft Office Suite; ability to make accurate mathematical calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public; maintain complex records; assemble and organize data; prepare reports from such records; and exercise independent judgment initiative and attention to detail in accordance with established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information; make decisions based on established policies and procedures.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached but afully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

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