Tax Clerk – Assessor’s Office

The Tax Clerk I is an entry-level administrative position responsible for performing clerical, customer service, and recordkeeping duties related to property tax assessment and collection. The employee assists taxpayers, processes payments, maintains files, and ensures accuracy and compliance with county and state tax procedures.

• Assist the public in person, by phone, and by email with questions related to property taxes, billing, and assessments.
• Receive, process, and complete legal residence, agriculture forms, address forms, etc.
• Prepare and mail tax assessment notices.
• Enter, update, and verify taxpayer information in the county's tax software system.
• File, scan, and maintain paper and electronic tax records.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and documents for departmental records.
• Perform related clerical tasks and provide general administrative support as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of clerical or customer service experience preferred; government or finance-related experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping or accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Work performed primarily in an office setting.
• Frequent contact with the public, requiring professionalism and patience.

May involve occasional overtime during tax sea