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Revenue Tax Administrator

City of AtlantaAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesFull time
$73kAI estimatePosted 1 week ago
State & Local Tax
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Posting Expires: 9/16/2026

Salary: $73,242.40

General Description and Classification Standards

The Revenue Tax Administrator is responsible for administering, monitoring, and

enforcing municipal revenue programs related to blighted property taxation,

infrastructure-related fees, special service districts (SSDs), enterprise zones

and other non-major revenue sources. This role ensures compliance with

applicable city ordinances, state laws, and regulatory frameworks while

supporting revenue integrity and equitable enforcement.

The position combines analytical, legal, and field enforcement functions,

including identifying non-compliant properties or accounts, initiating

collection actions, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Supervision Received

The position will report to the Revenue Director and Accounting Manager II

within the Department of Finance, Office of Revenue – Payment Processing

Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for

this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Blight Tax Administration & Enforcement

  • Identify, evaluate, and maintain records of properties subject to blight

taxation.

  • Coordinate with code enforcement and planning departments to verify blight

designation status.

  • Calculate and assess applicable taxes, penalties, and interest.
  • Ensure tax notices are generated and sent timely.

Infrastructure Fees Management

  • Administer and monitor infrastructure-related fees (e.g., impact fees,

development fees, or public improvement charges).

  • Ensure proper assessment and billing in accordance with ordinances and

development agreements.

  • Reconcile fee collections and track outstanding balances.
  • Coordinate with public works, planning, and finance teams on fee

applicability and compliance.

Special Service District (SSD) Oversight

  • Manage billing and collection processes for properties within designated

special service districts.

  • Verify district boundaries, property eligibility, and assessment

methodologies.

  • Respond to inquiries from property owners and stakeholders regarding SSD

charges.

  • Support reporting and financial tracking of SSD revenues and expenditures.

Enterprise Zone Program Administration

  • Monitor compliance for businesses required to pay enterprise zone

infrastructure fees.

  • Track eligibility requirements, reporting and payment obligations.
  • Conduct periodic reviews or audits to ensure continued compliance.
  • Coordinate with economic development agencies on program updates and

compliance issues.

Revenue Enforcement & Collections

  • Investigate delinquent accounts (including businesses that have failed to

register) across all assigned revenue programs.

  • Initiate and manage enforcement actions, including:

o    Issuance of notices of delinquency

o    Filing of liens

o    Payment plans and settlements

o    Referrals for litigation or foreclosure (as applicable)

  • Maintain accurate documentation of enforcement actions and case status.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel, courts, and third-party collection entities

when necessary.

**May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and

competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and

responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed

description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the

specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the

organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary

knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is

not an exhaustive list.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex ordinances and regulations.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in financial systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience –

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Urban

Planning, Law, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education,

skills, experience, and training may be considered as a substitute for the

required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of four (4) years of

professional related experience.

  • 3–5 years of experience in municipal revenue administration, tax

enforcement, code enforcement, or related field.

  • Knowledge of property taxation, municipal finance, or regulatory

compliance.

  • Experience with enforcement mechanisms such as liens, collections, or legal

proceedings.

Preferred Requirements –

  • Experience working with blight tax programs or vacant property registries.
  • Familiarity with special tax districts, enterprise zones, or economic

development incentives.

  • Knowledge of state and local laws governing tax enforcement and

collections.

  • GIS or property data system experience.
  • Certification in tax administration, code enforcement, or public finance

(e.g., GFOA-related training).

Work Environment

  • Combination of office and field work.
  • Occasional site visits to properties, including those in distressed or

blighted conditions.

  • Interaction with property owners, developers, legal representatives, and

the public.

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