income tax clerk

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The City of Urbana is currently accepting applications for the position of: Income Tax Clerk. This full-time position is in the Finance Department located at 225 South Main Street in Urbana. The Finance Department’s normal operating hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday.
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The individual in this position responds to telephone calls and in-person inquiries regarding the city’s income tax filing requirements; assists with preparing and reviewing taxpayer returns; performs data entry; assists with all other tasks and duties related to municipal income tax collection; and, as necessary, provides back-up to other finance related positions.

This position will require an extensive amount of on the job training to include interpretation and application of local ordinances; office protocol; and learning the current finance office software.

Minimum education requirements include a high school graduate or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office or accounting practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook are also desirable. The ideal candidate should have an accounting and tax background along with excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public; and, the ability to work effectively with fellow employees.

Salary range is $13.76 - $16.00 per hour, with the starting salary commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays and membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Applications for this position are available at the City of Urbana Business Office 225 South Main Street (the lobby is closed, but you may use the drive-thru) or may be downloaded at the City of Urbana webpage: urbanaohio.com/job-openings.html. Completed applications are to be returned to the Human Resource Office located at 225 South Main Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078 by mail, at the drive-thru, in the night deposit box located near the ATM in the back of the Business Office or faxed to 937-652-4326. Applicants are subject to preemployment drug screen, background check, and reference check. Applications will be accepted until July 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. or until position is filled.

The City of Urbana is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and the City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.