The City of Pelham is looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as License/Revenue Clerk in the Finance Department. As License/Revenue Clerk you will properly classify/issue business licenses, maintain license and tax accounts, review/verify all collections, accurately post all money received to proper account, and provide assistance and instruction to the public. Job duties consist of related clerical and customer service duties.
Representative List of Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive, but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed.
- Explains business license process to customers; assists customers in completion of business license applications; instructs public on use and computation of applicable tax forms; calculates business license fees; refers to city revenue code to determine proper license classification schedule for each business; issues business licenses.
- Ensures yearly renewal notifications are sent out in a timely fashion.
- Adds new taxpayers as needed into applicable software and programs.
- Calculates, posts, and balances tax, license, or other payments.
- Reviews information, generates reports and distributes to various audiences.
- Prepares and sends invoices, credits, notices, and certified letters to delinquent taxpayers when necessary.
- Identifies “Non-Sufficient Funds” (NSF) checks and recovers funds.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and city/state revenue codes; maintains knowledge of city limits/boundaries; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Reviews and confirms zoning and checks for certifications for proper licenses.
- Responds to complaints and investigates businesses for compliance with City revenue ordinances; pursues investigation of questionable business activities. Coordinates investigative activity with the business community, police department, and other applicable City departments as needed.
- Performs clerical duties including answering a multi-line telephone, recording and filing documents, copying, faxing, scanning, and notarizing documents, and providing cross coverage for other clerical staff.
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three years related experience with municipalities and handling business licenses and taxes and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates degree is preferred.
Certificates and Licenses: Certified through Alabama Municipal Revenue Officers Association (AMROA) within three years from hire date required. Notary preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Compensation: Compensation for this position is $49,042.00 - $66,839.00, depending on experience, education, and other training. The City of Pelham offers an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply:
The City of Pelham does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment experience, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary and personal interviews. The City of Pelham is an equal opportunity employer.