Tax Records Clerk

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Under the supervision of the Chief Deputy Treasurer and leadership of the Accounting Supervisor performs various account keeping tasks such as collecting monies for taxes, license fees and services, and issuing receipts. Assists the public, posts receivables to general ledger accounts, updates tax files, and performs other clerical and administrative tasks.

• Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
• Optional HSA with an employer match
• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement
  * and $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
• Employee assistance program

* Pro-rated based on DOH

The Tax Records Clerk position is a non-union position and starting pay is $24.46/hour. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 5 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $30.98/hour.

Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or GED and two years of progressively more responsible experience in a position requiring general bookkeeping and/or receipting.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Certified Cash Handler within one year of service.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of receipting payments and processing property and personal tax bills and payments.
• Considerable skill in performing mathematical calculations, applying basic office principles, handing cash, receipting and posting payments, performing basic journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining detailed and accurate records.
• Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing accurate reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and the County's financial system software.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in…