Income Tax Administrator

Job Title :

Income Tax Administrator Job Summary:

Administers City's Income Tax Ordinance. Full-time - Monday -

Friday Duties/Responsibilities:

Collects city income tax returns and receipts; accounts for money received and makes bank deposits, balances daily receipts and reconciles accounts; enters returns, payments, extensions, refunds, and credits in computer software system to maintain documentation and track accounts. Meet with individuals and businesses to provide information and assist as necessary; receives and verifies W-2 reconciliations from city businesses. Prepares an operating budget for the tax office annually. Analyzes tax records and conducts routine investigations including audits, to determine that taxpayers are complying with filing and payment requirements of the City Income Tax Ordinance; documents correspondence and collection efforts; prepares reports as needed; prepares and issues tax refund checks. Classifies taxpayers into proper categories such as individual, business, or withholding, and assigns tax ID numbers; updates mailing address records on a continual basis; distributes questionnaires to new accounts; conducts research to identify additional taxable accounts. Researches and maintains current working knowledge of state, federal and local tax laws. All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: completion of an Associate's Degree in Income Tax preparation, General Accounting (or equivalent experience) with two (2) years experience in tax collecting.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of tax collection procedures, accounting principles, applicable laws and ordinances, and government financial practices. Strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to prepare accurate financial reports, maintain confidentiality, and work independently. Skilled in establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with government officials, taxpayers, coworkers, and the public while effectively handling sensitive and delinquent tax matters.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Must be bondable.

Benefits:

OPERS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employer-paid life insurance, sick leave accrual each pay period, 80 hours of vacation after one year of service, paid holidays, and more. Applications will be accepted through June 26, 2026.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$49,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person