Public Sector Tax Accounting Specialist

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Tax Commissioner’s office is seeking a Tax Accounting Specialist. The role involves receiving and processing accounting documents, entering data into automated systems, and preparing financial summaries while reconciling accounts.

The successful candidate will handle petty cash, travel funds, and tax collections as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of accounting experience, with a 35 WPM typing speed preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of accounting and/or fiscal control experience.
• Typing speed 35 WPM preferred; testing may be administered.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process accounting documents; verify completeness and accuracy.
• Enter transactions into automated financial systems and batch processing.
• Prepare financial summaries and reports; reconcile accounts with ledger balances.
• Explain policies and procedures and provide information to employees and vendors.
• Manage petty cash and travel expense funds; balance accounts and maintain records.
• Process mobile home taxes at the counter, by mail, and in the field; post payments.

Skills

Typing speed 35 WPM

Basic accounting

Clerical accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Clayton County Tax Commissioner’s office is seeking a Tax Accounting Specialist. The role involves receiving and processing accounting documents, entering data into automated systems, and preparing financial summaries while reconciling accounts.

The successful candidate will handle petty cash, travel funds, and tax collections as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of accounting experience, with a 35 WPM typing speed preferred.