Clerk I; Burleson Tax Office

$31,814 - $31,814/Yr

United Football Club Of Johnson County, Texas - Cleburne, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleburne, TX

About the position

The Clerk I position at the Burleson Tax Office in Johnson County, Texas, involves performing a variety of general duties under general supervision. The role primarily focuses on vehicle registration and titling, collecting motor vehicle sales tax, and managing the collection and recording of Ad Valorem taxes for the County and all taxing entities in Johnson County. Additionally, the Clerk will handle boat and motor registration and titling, as well as creating new toll tag accounts. This position requires a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. The Clerk must be able to follow directions, meet deadlines, maintain good attendance, and exhibit a professional attitude. The job may require working at any of the Johnson County Tax Office locations as needed, and the responsibilities listed are illustrative rather than comprehensive, meaning other duties may be assigned as necessary. In this role, the Clerk will assist the public with inquiries related to motor vehicles and property taxes. They will be responsible for obtaining all required information to process motor vehicle transactions and ensuring accurate documentation and inventory management. The Clerk will also receive payments for vehicle transactions, property taxes, and boat and motor registrations, and will establish payment agreements for delinquent property tax accounts. Researching property exemptions, land improvements, and payment history will also be part of the job. Daily tasks include opening, distributing, and processing mail, balancing and reconciling daily transactions, and verifying the accuracy of daily transaction reports. Communication with the public will occur in person, by mail, email, or telephone to provide responses to inquiries. The Clerk will perform other related duties as requested, ensuring that all essential functions are carried out satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with motor vehicle inquiries.
• Assist the public with property tax inquiries.
• Obtain all required information to process motor vehicle transactions and account for all documents and inventory.
• Receive payments for vehicle transactions, property taxes, and boat and motor registrations.
• Establish payment agreements for delinquent property tax accounts.
• Research property exemptions, land improvements, and payment history.
• Open, distribute, and process mail.
• Balance and reconcile daily transactions to funds received, including scanning checks received.
• Verify accuracy of daily transaction reports and compile all transaction documentation for supervisor review.
• Communicate with the public in person, by mail, email, or telephone to provide responses to inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience working with cash and the general public preferred.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and statistics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and percentages.
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and software.
• Skill in operating various office equipment, including computer, telephone, and calculator.
• Skill in maintaining basic accounting records.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff and the general public.