BUSINESS LICENSE COORDINATOR

City of Greer, South Carolina; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Greer is seeking a Business License Coordinator in the Administration Department. The role focuses on reviewing local licenses for compliance, auditing receipts, and processing renewals with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include field inspections, issuing Municipal Summons when needed, and supporting the Finance Administrative Clerk duties to ensure smooth workflow with reliable attendance and professional service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or related field.
• Two years of experience in accounting, public relations, and general office procedures, or equivalent.
• Accreditation in Business Licensing from the Municipal Association of SC within three years of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review local business licenses for compliance with City ordinances.
• Audit business files and verify gross receipts.
• Process renewal applications and issue licenses; calculate license taxes.
• Assist public and businesses with licensing questions and documentation.
• Perform on-site inspections and field enforcement as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Ethics and Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Two years of accounting/public relations/general office experience

Municipal Licensing Accreditation or willing to obtain within 3 years

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Business License Coordinator in our Administration Department.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to review local business licenses to ensure compliance with City ordinances. Responsibilities include auditing business files, enforcing delinquent license accounts, performing field inspections, issuing Municipal Summons when necessary, and monitoring emerging projects that may generate ongoing revenue. The role also includes cross-training in the secondary duties of the Finance Administrative Clerk to support continuity of workflow. This position operates under general supervision and requires independently developing work methods and sequences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes year-end processing of business accounts and prepares documentation for annual renewals.
• Prepares cover letters for renewal mailings; prints and reviews renewal applications before distribution.
• Processes renewal applications and issues licenses to the appropriate businesses.
• Determines business classifications and calculates the corresponding license tax.
• Audits and verifies gross receipts reported on business license applications using tax returns, income statements, or other financial documents; compiles findings and notifies businesses of results.
• Assists clerks, the general public, business owners, and contractors with questions regarding licensing requirements, fees, tax map numbers, and required documentation.
• Obtains property and tax map numbers through aerial tax map resources. Performs field enforcement of business license ordinances; conducts audits of business operations; performs on-site inspections of new businesses to ensure all licensing requirements are met.
• Enforces delinquent hospitality tax accounts.
• Enters hospitality and accommodation tax payments as needed.
• Allocates revenues to the appropriate accounts.
• Reconciles the cash drawer daily. Issues Municipal Summons when appropriate and appears in court on the City's behalf.
• Performs general administrative and office duties, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving data, copying and filing documents, and sending and receiving faxes.
• Ensures professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions and represents the City of Greer with integrity.
• Exhibits strong ethical standards and builds trust with coworkers, visitors, and the community.
• Adheres to the Employee Handbook and all relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Additional Duties

• Stays continuously up to date on policy, procedure, and process changes.
• Completes all work accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Keeps work area clean and safe.
• Maintains assigned equipment in safe, good working condition.
• Reports suggested improvements and areas of concern to the Supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Mental & Physical Demands - ADA Guidelines

C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)

F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5 – 5.5 hours/day)

O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0 – 2.5 hours/day)

N/A – Not Applicable

Physical Demands

Stand: F

Walk: F

Sit: F

Handling / Fingering: C

Reach Outward: F

Reach Above Shoulder: O

Climb: O

Crawl: O

Squat or Kneel: O

Bend: O

Lifting Requirements

10 pounds or less: F

11 to 20 pounds: O

21 to 50 pounds: O

51 to 100 pounds: N/A

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Pushing And Pulling Requirements

12 pounds or less: F

13 to 25 pounds: O

26 to 40 pounds: O

41 to 100 pounds: N/A

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday Friday; with additional hours as needed.

Salary: Minimum hourly rate $24.11/hr.; dependent on experience.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes low cost health, prescription, vision, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).

Closing Date: Open until Filled.

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Requirements

Education, Skills, and Experience

Minimum

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, public relations, and general office procedures, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Accreditation in Business Licensing from the Municipal Association of South Carolina required within three (3) years of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Skills And Abilities

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Ethics and Confidentiality