Revenue Clerk

Responsibilities

• Meet with taxpayers to determine tax liability, calculation and preparation of income tax returns.
• Process cash payments, issuing receipts, and balancing daily transactions.
• Conduct research and extensive audits of tax filing for accuracy against established standards in compliance with the Newark Income Tax Ordinances.
• Collect fees and issue licenses/permits in compliance with the Newark Codified Ordinances.
• Maintain and balance accounting data in ledgers and journals.
• Contact banks for balances, transfers, and maintain records of all transactions.
• Process and verify electronic tax filings and electronic payments.
• Perform various clerical duties i.e. computer input/Word processing, answer phones, process mail and maintain files.
• All other duties as required.

Two-year degree in accounting or equivalent experience; two years experience in accounting with emphasis in tax, payroll, and finance accounting; one-year experience in general clerical and cash handling procedures including daily balancing of cash drawer; ability to learn electronic banking including processing of EFT and ACH transfers; efficient in Microsoft Office software and 10-key pad operation of CRT; ability to communicate in writing and in person with general public, banking officials, City Officials, and accounting professionals.

Qualified applicants will be required to participate in an online Civil Service competitive selection process where you will be tested regarding your abilities to meet individual job requirements. Upon invitation you will have 1 week from the sent date of the email to complete the test. Upload the credentials listed on your application and resume e.g. valid Driver License, High School Diploma, GED, College Degree, DD214, Certifications, etc.

under attachments. Credit for military service will be given once proof of satisfactory service is received at the time of application; credit will not be given if provided after the Civil Service examination.

The requirements listed 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. This Position Description is intended to identify and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that may ever be required of such an employee, or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.