Part-Time Tax Technician

Department Administration/Tax Type of Position Part-Time Salary/Pay Rate $20.00 per hour Final date to receive applications ongoing MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 1 year of auditing and/or tax collection experience; minimum of 3 years of customer service experience; high school diploma or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

REQUIREMENTS Must pass a criminal background investigation. NATURE OF WORK PERFORMED This part-time position works in the City of Bethlehem Tax Bureau assisting in the auditing and collection of Earned Income, Local Services, Business Privilege, and Mercantile Taxes. This position is 25 hours per week and reports to the Tax Auditor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Assists taxpayers and businesses in understanding Earned Income, Local Services, Business Privilege and Mercantile Taxes and provisions of the various ordinances, amendments and Rules and Regulations governing local taxation within the City of Bethlehem and its contracting taxing jurisdictions; provides analytical ability to identify stakeholders not currently paying taxes that require legal action; utilizes City's ERP system, Microsoft Office, and runs Cognos report;

enters data such as name, address, income and tax information into computer databases; answers telephone questions from taxpayers and businesses; follows through on requests for information, forms and corrections to accounts; maximizes hours and professional growth in all areas of tax administration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to perform electronic data entry accurately; knowledge of tax laws and regulations relating to Earned Income, Local Services, Business Privilege, and Mercantile taxes; competent in Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); ability to create, run and analyze Cognos reports; excellent customer service skills required including ability to communicate effective orally and in writing.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or City of Bethlehem, Human Resources, 10

E. Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.