County Treasury Clerk: Tax & Payment Specialist

Meade County; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Meade County in South Dakota seeks a Deputy Treasurer in the Treasurer’s Office. This full-time position provides clerical and customer service support, assists with motor vehicle transactions, tax collections, and daily office operations.

Starting wage is $22.73 per hour, non-exempt, wage grade 12, with a benefits package. The role reports to the Treasurer and involves handling payments, balancing cash, and helping the public with tax relief forms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of state tax laws.
• Knowledge of state motor vehicles laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in the accurate handling of cash, check, and credit card payments.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, scanner, fax machine, printer, and copier.
• Oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
• Processes motor vehicle registration renewals, title transfers, handicap permits, temporary vehicle permits, etc.; orders special license plates; issues refunds for commercial plates; completes sales tax refund forms and tax freeze forms.
• Receives and processes property and mobile home tax payments.
• Balances cash drawer.
• Receives and processes daily mail, including renewals, title transfers, and tax payments.
• Maintains and updates mobile home files.
• Assists customers in completing state property tax relief forms and determines customer qualifications.
• Maintains office supply inventory and reorders as needed.
• Processes returned mail and updates addresses.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Office software

Oral and written communication

Prioritizing and organizing

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Meade County in South Dakota seeks a Deputy Treasurer in the Treasurer’s Office. This full-time position provides clerical and customer service support, assists with motor vehicle transactions, tax collections, and daily office operations.

Starting wage is $22.73 per hour, non-exempt, wage grade 12, with a benefits package. The role reports to the Treasurer and involves handling payments, balancing cash, and helping the public with tax relief forms.