Tax Specialist, Senior (Departmental Promotion Only)

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. **We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!**

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays **+** One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• **Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years**
• Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
• Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - **Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!**
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Some Medical Plans with **Zero Employee Premium Cost**
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Vaccination Clinics
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – **Employer Paid**
• Basic Life Insurance - **Employer Paid**
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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**JOB SUMMARY**

Performs advanced-level clerical, data entry, and bookkeeping work as a receptionist and/or cashier using specific and varied software and administrative support in the Office of the Treasurer. Collects and records tax payments to meet the statutory responsibilities of the County Treasurer and ex officio Tax Collector. The Tax Specialist, Senior is distinguished from the Tax Specialist by the regular performance of complex level responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving, accounting, and recording payment transactions relative to property tax receipts from individual taxpayers, lending institutions, escrow, and title companies.
• Complete tax roll corrections as needed and calculates interest and penalties on tax bills.
• Process tax adjustments on tax liens as needed.
• Work with ADOT on personal property delinquencies.
• Responsible for the research for the State of Arizona deeding process.
• Apply and reconcile refunds to accounts on tax charges.
• Responsible for processing and verifying default judgments and treasury deeds.
• May process property splits/combinations by reviewing and analyzing parcel history, ownership changes and identifying any reconciliation errors.
• May perform lead duties.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

**POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:**

• None.

• Associate’s degree in business or related field.
• Five (5) years of bookkeeping or real/personal property experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• English grammar, spelling and basic math.
• Standard office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Computers and software programs to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Data entry and verification procedures.
• Operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include copiers, fax transmittal machines, calculator and the use of computer keyboards and related software and peripheral equipment.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, Treasury Team, peers and work contacts.
• Successfully participate in extensive public contact for extended periods at a rapid pace and sometimes under stressful and confrontational situations.
• Type accurately and at a speed necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Make rapid and accurate mathematical computations.
• Research and verify information.
• Work neatly and systematically in order to accurately maintain up-to-date records and documentation.
• Interpret and research utilizing Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Use prudent and reasonable judgment in applying established guidelines to solve technical challenges.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of this classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

The work requires Independent body mobility to stand, move, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

Work is performed in an office environment.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

**This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Treasurer Department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.**

**NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

*Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.*

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

**Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).**

*Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.*

*Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.*