Tax and License Assistant

Minnehaha County; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

PTO from day one

Extended sick leave

South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County Treasurer's Office is seeking a Tax and License Technician to assist residents with motor vehicle and real estate transactions. The role emphasizes resourceful teamwork and delivering extraordinary customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, health/dental/vision/life insurance, PTO from day one, extended sick leave, SDRS retirement, and a deferred compensation plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of customer service and cash handling experience.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Responsibilities

• Handle motor vehicle titles, registrations, transfers, renewals, fees, taxes, permits, and records.
• Review and process motor vehicle documents and financial materials, ensuring compliance.
• Offer customer service and technical support by phone, in person, and in writing for motor vehicle issues.
• Enter, verify, and update vehicle registrations, applications, and tax records; compile and validate data.
• Balance and reconcile daily financial transactions, correct discrepancies, and prepare cash bags.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Clerical

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Minnehaha County Treasurer's Office invites applications for a Tax and License Technician to join our team of talented employees in order to assist the residents of Minnehaha County with motor vehicle and real estate transactions. We are looking for someone who is a resourceful team-player and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to provide extraordinary customer service.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

• paid holidays
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• PTO available from day one
• an extended sick leave program
• inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)
• a deferred compensation plan

Keywords: customer service, cash handling, clerical

SALARY: $23.64 - $26.07

CLOSING DATE: 11/10/2026 5 PM Central Time

How You Will Make an Impact

• Handle motor vehicle titles, registrations, transfers, renewals, fees, taxes, permits, and records.
• Review and process motor vehicle documents and financial materials, ensuring compliance.
• Offer customer service and technical support by phone, in person, and in writing for motor vehicle issues.
• Enter, verify, and update vehicle registrations, applications, and tax records; compile and validate data.
• Balance and reconcile daily financial transactions, correct discrepancies, and prepare cash bags.

Tax and License Assistant

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

High school diploma or GED and one year of customer service and cash handling experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Excellent customer service skills. Working knowledge of modern office practices. Knowledge of and skill in using technology and related software systems. Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at [phone].