Revenue Officer

City of Athens

Athens, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Industrial Development, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Revenue Growth, State Laws and Regulations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Athens, AL
POSTED
1 day ago
NOTE: APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED FOR PREVIOUS POSTING WILL STILL BE CONSIDERED AND WILL NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the administration of the citys business licensing function. MAJOR DUTIES : Processes new business licenses and renewals, including alcohol licenses; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by collecting required certifications and licenses issued by governing bodies. Remains informed of current Alabama Municipal Revenue Officers Association guidelines and requirements. Provides customer services; provides information and assistance to internal and external customers; receives, investigates, and resolves problems. Reviews subcontractor sub-lists submitted by the Building Department to verify that businesses are properly licensed, insured, and certified by state regulatory boards. Performs field audits to discover noncompliant businesses and to enforce compliance. Balances receipts, assembles deposits, and updates reports; processes journal entries; performs bank reconciliations. Administers landfill and Industrial Development Board accounts. Reconciles a variety of other accounts. Performs related duties. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 18 year or older. High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience. Valid Drivers license. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Certified Municipal Revenue Officer. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Knowledge of Certified Municipal Revenue Officer Association guidelines. Knowledge of relevant city ordinances. Knowledge of state regulatory board requirements. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in problem solving. Skill in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK: The work consists of varied administrative, enforcement, and customer service duties. The variety and number of required documentation contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to administer the citys business licensing function. Success in this position generates revenue for the city and ensures compliance with all relevant requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors during field audits. P hysical strength, ability, and mobility to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation. Must be willing to work overtime, non-standard work hours, holidays, shifts, and weekends as necessary. Must be willing to be on-call.

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City of Athens