Tax Specialist II - Special Inventory Tax

**Job Summary:**

The Special Inventory Tax (SIT) Specialist oversees and directs the SIT department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and dealer support activities. The position maintains departmental records, produces mandated reports, manages refund batching and issuance, and provides high quality customer service to SIT dealers. The Tax Specialist provides strategic leadership, supervises staff, ensures compliance with statutory requirements, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. This is a full time, in office position; remote work is not permitted unless specifically authorized based on operational needs.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Oversee the processing of Declarations, Monthly Statements, payments, and amended filings to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and process disbursements of special inventory tax.
• Prepare and distribute SIT reports.
• Monitor and support staff in assisting dealers via phone, email, fax, and in-person interactions.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate records, research return mail, and manage historical documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and process complex overpayments, duplicate payments, paid-in-error refunds.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations for staff.
• Perform other assigned duties.

**About the Tax Assessor-Collector**

The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government, handling various financial and administrative tasks including:

• **Property Tax Collection:** Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
• **Motor Vehicle Services:** Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration, issue license plates, and handle vehicle title transfers, including the collection of associated fees.
• **Voter Registration:** Oversee voter registration within the county, issue voter registration certificates, and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
• **Additional Revenue Collection:** Collecting certain fees, fines, and revenues related to permits or state mandates, depending on the county’s needs.

**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

**This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.**

**Education:**

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.

**Experience:**

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in clerical and/or administrative experience in tax, finance, or accounting-related role.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory/leadership role overseeing staff or departmental functions.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Strong knowledge of property tax, dealer and heavy equipment inventory laws, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex statutes, ordinances, and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial systems, spreadsheets, and database management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data and financial reconciliation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters

**NOTE:** Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation **but** **ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"** will not be accepted for qualifications.**Education & Experience:**

• Experience working with property tax systems, appraisal district data, or local government operations.
• Experience working with dealer inventory tax laws.

**Work Environment:**

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation.
• This is a full-time, in-office position. Remote work is not available unless specifically authorized based on operational needs.
• Sedentary role with light physical effort required, however, it may at times involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting up to 30 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).
• A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis.
• The position may occasionally require extended hours during peak tax periods or special projects.
• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

**Physical Demands:**

• This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times, boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 30 lbs.

**Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.** **Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.**