Revenue Assessment Analyst I (department Of Revenue) Afscme 3696

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Auditing Supervisor or Debt and Vehicle Compliance Manager, involved in all aspects of Cook County Home Rule Tax compliance and research in the department.

Works closely with supervisors to formulate effective and efficient responses and administration to registered and unregistered deficient and delinquent tax collectors/accounts.

Processes refunds, non-sufficient check processes, rebates and delinquent debt with third-party collection agencies.

Prepares and computes tax assessment liability notices for deficient and delinquent registered and unregistered accounts.

Enforces tax compliance with departmental tax ordinances, policies and procedures.

Interprets and complies with County ordinances, local statutes as well as state regulations and legislation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

· Ability to explain tax ordinances, tax delinquencies, tax deficiencies, tax registrations, and other related violations to business owners, operators, and taxpayers.

· Knowledge of tax or other field investigation techniques, policies and procedures.

· Skill evaluating information for problem solving.

· Skill observing an entity's operation and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts.

· Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

· Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits.

· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.

· Ability to communicate both verbally and in written formats.

· Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures.

· Ability to apply basic mathematic skills to office bookkeeping and perform calculations.

· This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

• One (1) year of full-time work experience either performing audits or conducting financial analysis.

• Valid driver's license is required .

-OR-

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

• One (1) year of full-time work experience researching tax ordinances, tax law or tax registration.

• Valid driver's license is required .

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science or Economics.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

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