Financial Assistant - Tax Claims

Cumberland County

Carlisle, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.98 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Banking Services, Childcare, Coaching, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Financial Services, Flexible Spending Accounts, Foreclosures, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Incentive Programs, Legal, Life Insurance, Microsoft Product Family, Military, Property Tax, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Carlisle, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

Department:                     Tax Administration            

Sub-Department:             Tax Claims Bureau

Pay Grade:                      103               

FLSA Status:                   Non-Exempt

Employment Status:        Full Time 

Reports to:                      Tax Administration Manager    

Supervises:                     N/A

Work Hours:                    8:00am- 4:30pm; this position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2-week pay period

Current county employees will follow the county's promotion/demotion policy.  

 

Job Summary:

To perform data entry, monetary and specialized departmental clerical duties, and responsibilities in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.

 

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Works independently under the supervision of the Tax Administration Supervisor Manager.
  • Responds to taxpayer inquiries
  • Process tax records and payments
  • Maintains electronic and financial records
  • Reconcile accounts
  • Support delinquent tax collection and foreclosure activities
  • Prepare reports and official documentation
  • Assist staff with special projects
  • Attends meetings and training as required.

 

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: 

Education:

  • High school diploma plus additional training in computers, business, and accounting.   
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
  • Must obtain knowledge of real estate taxation and collection practices.  

 

Work Experience:

  • 2 years’ working experience preferred in taxes, accounting and/or banking.
  • Work experience handling and responsibility for receiving large sums of money required.
  • Experience and knowledge of tax foreclosure document preparation preferred.

Company Description

Mission Statement:To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/ISSUES WITH APPLYING: 

If you are having technology issues with the application or with uploading your resume and/or cover letter please reach out to KeldairHR Customer Support at support@keldairhr.com or Cumberland County Human Resources at humanresources@cumberlandcountypa.gov. 

EMAIL CONFIRMATION: 

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

  • Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance 
    • Health Savings Account
    • Wellness program with wellness incentives
  • Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance 
  • United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

  • County Retirement Pension 
    • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
    • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
    • Normal Retirement Options:
      • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
      • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
  • Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

  • Vacation
    • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 
    • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
    • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
  • Personal
    • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
  • Sick
    • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
  • 12 Paid County Holidays
    • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

  • Educational Assistance
    • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

 

About the Company

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Cumberland County