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City of Philadelphia
Payment Processing Clerk
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What they do
A Tax Examiner or Collector examines tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or managers.
$43,865 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.What We Offer:
Impact- The work you do here matters to millions. Growth
- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion
- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits
- We care about your well-being.
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https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Equal Access to Civil Service Testing The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination. Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch. For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: work.phila.gov https:
//www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-human-resources/jobs/civil-service-faqs/ www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr General Definition This is payment processing work for the Revenue Department, the Office of the City Treasurer, or the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office. Employees in the Revenue Department are responsible for processing a variety of tax payments through the use of point-of-sale terminals or electronic validating equipment. Employees in the Office of the City Treasurer are responsible for processing payroll checks and a variety of other check payments and conferring with City departments and outside vendors to resolve check payment requests. Employees in the Philadelphia Sherriff's Office are responsible for processing deposits and settling accounts related to Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure and Tax Sales and validating and issuing balances for the Defendant Asset Recovery Team. Employees are responsible for processing a large volume of payment transactions using a point-of-sale terminal, or receipt of payments using electronic validating equipment. Significant to the work is the processing and reconciliation of complicated payments and the generation of payment reports. Work is performed under the close supervision of a Payment Processing Supervisor or an administrative superior. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is: Nashe' Colmon, M.S Human Resource Professional 2 City of Philadelphia- Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102 [t] 215-686-2351 [e]nashe.
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