Department
Finance
Location
Default
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
$24.84 to $35.29 per hour
Date
2025.08.06
Description
The City of Kettering is recruiting for the position of:
Full-Time Finance Technician I - Tax
Pay ranges from $24.84 ($51,667/annually) to $35.29/hr. ($73,403 annually)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
OPERS retirement
Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
Submission Deadline:
5 p.m. EDT on August 25, 2025
The City of Kettering’s Income Tax Division, within the Finance Department, is recruiting to fill the Full-time position of Finance Technician I. The position performs various technical, income tax, and record keeping duties in support of the City’s income tax operation in a fast-paced “teamwork” environment. This position classification is in the Non-competitive Classified Civil Service and works under the general supervision of the Tax Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Finance Technician I-Tax position reviews withholding returns and wage-only individual income tax returns and communicates with taxpayers, tax preparers and payroll services on a regular basis. The ideal applicant will have a strong working knowledge of taxation methods, terminology and principles and procedures, particularly municipal withholding tax and familiarity with IRS Form W-2 reporting. This position requires technical aptitude of the principles and practices relating to municipal income tax along with the ability to apply this knowledge to work products. General tax and/or payroll experience and background is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively with the public and City staff are required. Candidate must be responsible and reliable in handling sensitive tax data and information on a regular basis. A degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform increasingly complex accounting or tax work in the governmental environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Description:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The Finance Technician I-Tax must have a strong working knowledge of taxation methods, terminology and principles and procedures, particularly municipal withholding tax and familiarity with IRS Form W-2 reporting. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively with the general public and City staff are required. The Finance Technician I-Tax position requires technical aptitude of the principles and practices relating to municipal income tax along with the ability to apply this knowledge to work products.
Must be highly skilled in the use of computers and related software programs. The Finance Technician I-Tax is an integral member of the Finance team and must be a self-starter, requiring minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General tax and/or payroll experience and background is required. A degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform increasingly complex accounting or tax work in the governmental environment.

Applies the principles and practices of municipal taxation to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of the Kettering Income Tax Code and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 718. Performs various technical, income tax, and record keeping duties in support of the City’s income tax operation, including review of withholding returns and wage-only individual income tax returns and communication with taxpayers, tax preparers and payroll service providers on a regular basis. Performs related work as required.