Recordation & Tax Compliance Specialist

Frederick County Government; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation)

Sick leave with carryover

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks a detail-oriented professional for the Treasury Department to review deeds and financial documents, calculate recordation taxes, and prepare tax status reports. The role supports ensuring compliance with recordation tax laws and property taxes, and assists with daily cash handling and reconciliation.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field (Bachelor’s degree acceptable) and at least 2 years in accounting or financial

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or substitution with Bach. degree.
• Minimum of 2 years in accounting, budgeting, or financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze deeds and financial documents as presented in the Treasury Department.
• Calculate the recordation tax due on all financial instruments and property transfers.
• Prepare mandatory tax status reports.
• Interpret and explain tax property law.
• Ensure all outstanding tax and other County charges are collected before documents are processed.
• Track foreclosures to meet court timelines.
• Perform daily record-keeping and reconciliation.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Financial operations

Recordation tax laws

Property tax law

Legal document review

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or legal field

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or legal field

Job description

Frederick County Government seeks a detail-oriented professional for the Treasury Department to review deeds and financial documents, calculate recordation taxes, and prepare tax status reports. The role supports ensuring compliance with recordation tax laws and property taxes, and assists with daily cash handling and reconciliation.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field (Bachelor’s degree acceptable) and at least 2 years in accounting or financial