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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Treasury division is accepting applications for a Tax Examiner I position.

Position Summary

Tax and Revenue Examiner I is an entry-level paraprofessional within the City of Detroit Office of the Chief Financial Officer that requires significant direction and supervision. The Tax and Revenue Examiner plans and completes tax investigations and analyses. Key services include but are not limited to: determining tax liability; examining tax returns; assessing assets; reviewing payroll and records of vendors, contractors and other parties that do business with the City of Detroit; interviewing financial stakeholders; discussing issues, tax laws, and regulations with taxpayers; assisting with payment arrangements and tax collection; submitting findings for supervisory review; and performing related research and investigative duties as assigned.

Maintain data information driven by the Office of Assessor regarding property parcels, owners of record and land and improvement values as it relates to critical updates, adjustments and corrections to Tax.net and DPP.net
Import and Exports property tax payment information to and from various into database accurate payment posting
Manage Cherwell Service Management Tasks assigned to Property Tax Division regarding taxpayer inquiries
Maintain weekly and monthly reporting for accuracy and briefing to management of Cherwell tasks
Notifies taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment
Process property tax refunds are initiated when adjustments are made by the Office of Assessor, due to Board of Review, hardship claims, Michigan Tax Tribunal, and other court order adjustments
Identifies irregularities or discrepancies in record keeping, controls, or operations of a specific area
Contacts taxpayers by mail, telephone, or on-site to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation
Acts as liaison between Tax Office and outside delinquent Tax Office at Wayne County pertaining to status of payment posting
Examines accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Education

High School graduation or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.

Experience
In addition to the minimum education requirements, the following experience requirements also apply:

For entry into the Tax and Revenue Examiner position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met.
One year of experience involving the examination and evaluation of the accounting, financial, operational, or control records of public agencies, private organizations, or individuals is preferred but not required.
The Tax and Revenue Examiner must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD:12/19/2025

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