Clerk I - Tax Office - 9 at Brazos County Career Site

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Duties, Cash Handling, Customer Service, Record Keeping, Property Tax Knowledge, Vehicle Registration, Mathematical Calculations, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Office Equipment Operation, Filing, Scanning, Indexing, Documentation, Time Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

General Summary: Performs a variety of clerical and cashier duties for the Tax/Assessor Collector’s Office. Essential Duties: Other duties may be assigned. NOTE: All Tax Office Employees report to the Tax Assessor/Collector through the Chief Deputy. Please refer to Tax Office Organizational Chart. Assists the public in person, by telephone, and by mail concerning department information, researching records, filling out forms, and resolving relevant problems; Performs general clerical duties as required, including filing, scanning, indexing, recording information, and making copies. Property Tax Clerk Receives and processes property tax payments in person, and through mail. Assists taxpayers with questions and general information on payment of taxes, homestead eligibility, trust/payment agreements and processes requests for tax certificates. Must assist with refund/overpayment documentation. Assists with beer and liquor license renewals by verifying tax information. Assists bookkeeping department with cash balancing duties. Balances cash drawer with work on a daily basis. Assists Supervisors with balancing and reporting duties for various taxing jurisdictions Must maintain a current knowledge of Texas Property Tax Code. Motor Vehicle Clerk Processes vehicle registration applications, including receiving payments and issuing sticker/receipts. Processes vehicle title transfers, including assisting customers with required documentation and examination of title paperwork for accuracy and completion. Processes various permit applications. Assists with processing beer and liquor license renewals, including receiving payments and issuing receipts. Assists bookkeeping department with cash balancing duties. Must maintain current knowledge of Texas Transportation Code as it affects registration and title processes. Other Duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Given: This is a non-supervisory position. Education Required: High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least six months of office experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preferred: Experience Required: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred: Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: None Preferred: Physical Demands Typical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Typical: Standard office practices and procedures, including handling cash and making change. Operate computers and standard office equipment; read and understand manuals, journals, policies and procedures, and office memos; write form letters, memos, and accurate telephone messages; perform basic mathematical calculations, including making change; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Work Environment Typical: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is constantly required to work closely with others as a part of a team; to perform tedious, exacting work, and to switch from one task to another. The employee is frequently required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work under time pressures to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

The Clerk I performs clerical and cashier duties for the Tax/Assessor Collector’s Office, assisting the public with tax-related inquiries and processing payments. The role includes maintaining accurate records and balancing cash drawers while ensuring compliance with relevant tax codes.