Tax Collection Specialist



Job Details

Tax Collection Specialist
Employer

York County

Salary

$33,493.00 - $36,066.00 Annually

Location

Yorktown, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

12TCS-1968

Department

Treasurer

Division

TREASURER

Opening Date

04/04/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Responsible for assisting citizens with payments on personal property and real estate taxes, business licenses, vehicle registrations, and issues dog licenses. Researches accounts for delinquent collection actions such as special letters, DMV holds, and satisfied Warrants in Debt. Work is performed under supervision of the Collections Supervisor.

The incumbent must be available to work flexible hours, extended hours, and some weekends during deadlines and extremely busy times.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma, supplemented by course work in accounting, and 1 year of closely related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience using Avenity software and Munis software preferred.


Supplemental Information

Responsible for accurate and confidential work in the support of tax collection. Assists taxpayers in person, by phone, and email; accepts payments for personal property taxes, real estate taxes, County vehicle registrations, utility bills, State income taxes, and excise taxes; collects fees and issues dog licenses.
 
Responds to various types of inquiries for taxpayers, title companies, and others to verify payments; submits requests to correct issues. Provides receipts and details for taxpayers to resolve inquiries about past payments and tax amounts due.
 
Locates and faxes state income tax payment records to the Virginia Department of Taxation when requested by taxpayers and the department.
 
Track and report various activities for state compensation board reporting.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, calculator, typewriter, postage machine, etc.  Work involves some light lifting, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, and pulling to open file drawers, or otherwise move objects.  Work is sedentary in nature, and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for short periods of time.

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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

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Which best describes your level of education?
  • No Diploma
  • High School/GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
02
Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None".
03
How many years of experience do you have in customer service related work?
  • None
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more
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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of proper cash handling procedures and balancing daily work?
  • None
  • Some Experience
  • Experienced
  • Expert
05
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with the IBM AS-400 System?
  • None
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
06
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Tyler Munis?
  • None
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
07
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
  • None
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
08
Which of the following best describes your experience answering client, customer or constituent questions and/or problems over the phone?
  • No experience
  • Some experience
  • Experienced
  • Expert
09
Why do you want to work for York County government?
10
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
York County
Phone
757-890-3687
Website
http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
Address
224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690

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