Tax Researcher

Position: TAX RESEARCHER
Location: Bernalillo

## TAX RESEARCHERApplylocations:
Bernalillo, NMtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
August 11, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100099
** This job posting is only for candidates that are NOT current employees of Sandoval County.
** If you are a current employee, you must apply using the Workday Jobs Hub which can be found in the navigation menu on the left side of the screen when you log into Workday.  # Department:

Treasurer's Office Treasury & Collections# Pay:$17.90-$21.59# Close Date:08-09-2026#

Job Description:

** GENERAL

PURPOSE:

** Under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor, research and apply technical and statutory work; research and note/update property accounts; interact daily with taxpayers over the phone, in person and at outreach throughout the county; formulate and write letters; maintain confidentiality of office documents; receive, account, process and record all property tax payments at point-of-sale; high volume and fast paced processing of cash, credit cards and checks;

and reconcile individual cash drawer for daily deposit;
examine property, non-residential and personal including manufactured/mobile homes, business personal property and delinquent accounts; prepare, review, maintain, monitor and collect information on delinquent accounts; affixes and removes Liens on delinquent manufactured/mobile homes; issues State of NM Manufactured/Mobile Home status certification and movement permits; and completes other duties as assigned.

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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution, two (2) years post-secondary education in business, finance, political science, accounting or related field and one (1) year of experience in banking, cashiering, cash handling, or bookkeeping; OR a combination of education and/or experience totaling three (3) years.
** REQUIRED LICENSES OR

CERTIFICATIONS:

*** Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
* Successful completion of New Mexico Certified Treasury Official Certification within 1.5 year of hire.
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* Additional Requirements:

*** Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
** Position reports to Tax Operations Manager and does not exercise supervision over lower level staff, except when training summer youth.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* * The following duties
* * ARE NOT
* * intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
** Researches, receives, processes, posts and records high volume property tax payments; images and makes daily bank deposits per statute; processes batch payments for home builders, investors and large land holders.
* Prepares payment adjustment forms for tax refunds and voids.
* Conducts detailed research on property tax matters for complex taxpayer problems, court cases and land acquisitions; communicates findings to taxpayers, attorneys, other county offices, external clientele, and prepares report for department administration.
* Researches and tracks Manufactured/Mobile Homes; places and removes Liens on Manufactured/Mobile Homes on NM MVD’s database; prepares, signs and issues State of New Mexico Manufactured/Mobile Home Tax Status Certification releases and moving permits authorizing movement of Manufactured/Mobile home.
* Reviews and maintains confidential taxpayer files and documents, i.e., the Lien process on the State of NM Motor Vehicle Department’s database contains “personal information” as defined in NMSA 1978 § 66-1-4-14(F) and 18 U.S.C. § 2725(3) of the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and “highly restricted personal information” as defined 18 U.S.C.  §; 2725(4) of the DPPA.
* Researches and reviews Parcel Tracking Sheet and confirm payment is received through the taxable year for all combines and splits as well as payment for…