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Accounting Tax SpecialistGovernment Jobs • Georgetown, TX, US
Accounting Tax Specialist

Accounting Tax Specialist

Government Jobs • Georgetown, TX, US
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Tax Accounting Specialist

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, responsible for performing daily accounting and financial support for the Williamson County Tax Office. Level I of II for Tax Accounting Specialists.

Examples of work performed :

  • Uses accounting software to generate and audit transactions
  • Provides customer service to internal and external customers
  • Maintains accounting records and spreadsheets
  • Provides accounting assistance to internal and external customers, entities, and departments
  • Reviews and verifies accuracy of information and resolves accounting discrepancies
  • Creates electronic transactions and uploads financial data for processing and reporting purposes
  • Processes motor vehicle and property tax refunds
  • Creates, compiles and collect financial data for reports
  • Prepares and tracks entries of refunds, double payments, and returned checks
  • Reconciles daily transactions and monthly bank statements for multiple accounts
  • Serves as backup for mailroom specialist
  • Processes accounting documents and agreements as necessary
  • Prepares accounting files for storage
  • Attends all training and meetings as required
  • Performs special duties as assigned

Organization relationships :

  • Reports directly to Accounting Manager
  • Direct reports None
  • Physical demands :

  • Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing, and occasional lifting / carrying.
  • Environmental factors :

  • Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment.
  • Irregular hours :

  • Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required.
  • May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

    Minimum qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • One (1) year of accounting experience including working with QuickBooks or other accounting software
  • Licenses and certifications :

  • None
  • Preferred qualifications :

  • Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Three (3) years customer service experience
  • Three (3) years of government accounting or tax experience
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish)
  • Employment testing :

  • Criminal background check : Yes
  • Motor Vehicle Record check : Yes
  • Drug screening : Yes
  • Physical exam : No
  • Psychological exam : No
  • Additional : Basic office software and accounting skills test
  • Supplemental information :

    A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533.

    Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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    Accounting Specialist • Georgetown, TX, US