SALES TAX SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR

Terrebonne Parish Transit; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; Sur place; EUR 18 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Terrebonne Parish Transit is seeking a Sales Tax Special Event Coordinator to manage event approvals, prepare assessments, and support delinquent accounts in a busy parish office. You will interact with taxpayers, vendors, event organizers, and staff, handle cash and deposits, enter data, and maintain accurate records while complying with tax laws and training requirements.

This full-time, on-site role operates 8 AM - 4 PM at 8026 Main Street, Ste 600 in Houma, and requires strong organization,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in business or accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of sales tax, occupational licenses, or public-sector revenue processes preferred.
• Dependable, self-motivated, able to prioritize in a busy office with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with taxpayers, vendors, event organizers, and internal staff.
• Experience with cash handling and balancing procedures with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, email, scanning, and data entry.

Responsabilités

• Approve special events that meet requirements using parish software and maintain special event records.
• Prepare legal assessments and supporting documentation for delinquent special event vendor accounts.
• Participate in appeal hearings, court hearings, and other proceedings as required.
• Begin the assessment process within two weeks after the payment due date when payment has not been received.
• Coordinate assessments and delinquency follow-up with appropriate office personnel.
• Assist taxpayers in person, by phone, and by email with questions regarding sales tax, occupational licenses, special event requirements, and related account matters.
• Deposit checks into the banking system, process cash returns, count down the drawer, and ensure cash handling records are balanced.
• Enter batches into office software, process mail, scan documents to customer accounts, and maintain accurate records.
• Issue exemption certificates and ensure documentation is properly recorded.
• Review updates to tax laws and complete required training courses.
• Support special projects and additional office needs as directed by the Director or supervisor, including but not limited to assisting with preparing taxpayer billings, handling monthly license postage, moving completed batches for storage, and performing other duties as assigned to support the Sales Tax office.

Connaissances

Sales tax knowledge

Communication

Cash handling

Office software

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma

Business/Accounting coursework

Outils

Office software

Spreadsheets

Email

Document scanning

Data entry

Description du poste

Sales Tax Special Event Coordinator

Salary: $15.00 - $23.53 per hour

Posting dates: Aug 26 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Department: Sales & Use Tax Department

Location: 8026 Main Street, Ste 600, Houma, LA 70360

Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Responsibilities

• Approve special events that meet requirements using parish software and maintain special event records.
• Prepare legal assessments and supporting documentation for delinquent special event vendor accounts.
• Participate in appeal hearings, court hearings, and other proceedings as required.
• Begin the assessment process within two weeks after the payment due date when payment has not been received.
• Coordinate assessments and delinquency follow-up with appropriate office personnel.
• Assist taxpayers in person, by phone, and by email with questions regarding sales tax, occupational licenses, special event requirements, and related account matters.
• Deposit checks into the banking system, process cash returns, count down the drawer, and ensure cash handling records are balanced.
• Enter batches into office software, process mail, scan documents to customer accounts, and maintain accurate records.
• Issue exemption certificates and ensure documentation is properly recorded.
• Review updates to tax laws and complete required training courses.
• Support special projects and additional office needs as directed by the Director or supervisor, including but not limited to assisting with preparing taxpayer billings, handling monthly license postage, moving completed batches for storage, and performing other duties as assigned to support the Sales Tax office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in business, office administration, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of sales tax, occupational license, or public-sector revenue processes preferred.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to prioritize work in a busy office environment with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism while following established procedures.
• Ability to communicate professionally with taxpayers, vendors, event organizers, and internal staff.
• Comfortable making collection-related phone calls and sending written notices regarding delinquent accounts.
• Ability to handle cash, checks, deposits, and balancing procedures with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, email, document scanning, and data entry.
• Ability to organize multiple events, deadlines, vendor lists, and follow-up tasks at the same time.
• Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism while prioritizing work in a busy office environment with minimal supervision.