Tax Clerk

Tax Clerk

Salary

$24.60 - $29.20 Hourly

Location

Spring Hill, TN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500097

Department

Finance

Opening Date

04/16/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

This is a skilled, full-time non-exempt position under the general supervision of the Finance Director. This employee is responsible for property tax administration, business taxes, and responsible for customer service for all tax-paying citizens. He or she will assist with the customer service windows and other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, repeated or a logical assignment to this class.

• Collecting payments, which includes property tax, business tax, solicitor permits, and utility payments.
• Run closing reports, prepare bank deposits, scan checks, and tie out drawers setting them up for daily activity.
• Assist other team members with answering the phones, taking payments, answering questions, and other clerical duties.
• Schedule appointments with citizens that are a part of tax relief and tax freeze programs
• Provide coverage for other positions during absences, including, but not limited to cross training for lead tax clerk and utility billing clerk to provide coverage during absences.
• Organizes and file records and other documentation so it is easily accessible.
• Being able to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical writings, financial and related documents.
• Must be a team player willing to help others.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and arithmetic.
• Ability to teach and train others.
• High level of accuracy
• Knowledge of record keeping and document retention and maintenance standards.
• Organized professional who can consistently meet deadlines

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the use of various office equipment including but not limited to a personal computer (word processing, spreadsheet generation); and accounting software; 10-key calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, copy machine, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must also use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed indoors in a comfortable, climate-controlled office environment. The noise level is moderate with a fast-paced, sometimes hectic schedule and frequent visitors from other departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of cash handling experience required
• Prior bookkeeping/accounting experience a plus

Supplemental Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR at HR@springhilltn.org.

We offer an extensive benefits package:

We offer several medical insurance options for the entire family, and employer paid dental coverage for the employee (with the option to purchase additional coverage for dependents at a minimum cost) and vision insurance that you are eliglible for at the first of the month after your hire date.

We also provide $25,000 in employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD). Available for purchase are Short Term Disability (STD) and AFLAC policies (i.e., Critical Illness, Accident, and Life Insurance) for which you are eligible on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment

The City of Spring Hill participates in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), a defined benefit plan. In addition to mandatory participation in the pension, we also offer 401(k) and 457(b) retirement options. Like other public employees in Williamson County, our employees can enroll in discounted membership with Williamson County Parks and Recreation, and enjoy using the Longview Recreation facility, as well as any other facility in the system. You will also enjoy 13 paid holidays each year.

Employees earn one day of sick leave each month, which is immediately accessible. You will also earn 2 weeks of vacation during your first year of employment, one of which you can access after a 6-month introductory period, the remaining vacation is accrued monthly.

Employer Spring Hill, City of (TN)

Address 199 Town Center Parkway

Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174