Tax Rates Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Rates and Misc. Taxes Division of the Utah State Tax Commission is currently looking for a skilled and motivated individual to fill the Research Consultant II position.

This is a professional-level position working under the direction of the Manager.

Principal Duties

As a Research Consultant for the Property & Misc. Taxes Division, you will :

• Research and compile data, taxing entity creation, boundaries, and taxing authority.
• Review information submitted by the counties and taxing entities to ensure correctness and compliance with Utah statute.
• Ensure correct certified tax rate calculation.
• Assist counties and taxing entities to correct their data when errors are found.
• Assist county personnel with matters related to the Property tax calendar, specifically certified tax rates and auditor and treasurer responsibilities
• Develop and conduct training for county personnel and taxing entities
• Review and verify data.
• Create reports and provide information on property tax data, values, rates, nomenclature.

The Ideal Candidate

The best candidate should have the following :

• Has experience in reviewing and analyzing data.
• Has knowledge of the Utah Property Tax system.
• Ability to create reports and communicate information. In both a written and verbal format.
• Has experience working with elected officials
• Has experience in developing and conducting training
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has experience with local government issues.

Remote

This position is fully remote. All work must be completed within the state of Utah. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

In this position, you would enjoy the generous benefits package offered by the State of Utah. We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about HERE!

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) :

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage)
• 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage)
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :

Employees hired on or after than 7 / 1 / 2011 and have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.
• Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
• Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.

Paid Time Off :

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave increases with years of service.
• There are also 12 paid holidays.

The Agency

Our mission is to collect revenue for the state and local governments and to equitably administer tax and assigned motor vehicle laws.

For more information on working in this division, please check out Utah Property and Miscellaneous Taxes.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Physical Requirements

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending;

carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Other Requirements

• Personal tax filings and vehicle registration must be current and complete.
• A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of an FBI level background investigation.
• DHRM rules apply on transfer / promotions
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