Qureos Mentor

CITY OF AKRON

JOB
 This is responsible municipal income tax auditing and collection work.An employee in this class is subject to assignment to any one or several of the major examination, analysis, auditing, or research functions of municipal income tax work.Works under general supervision, following standardized practices, exercising independent judgment in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the work.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Audits all tax forms and payments received and approves accuracy for acceptance. Prepares correspondence to request additional records from the taxpayer. Applies payments against correct tax year, establishes credit balance where due, and audits complete tax history to approve requests for refund. Assesses penalty and interest on overdue tax payments. Assists taxpayers in person and over the phone and prepares payment agreements for taxpayers who are unable to pay the entire amount due. Initiates past due notices, appearance letters, and subpoenas to collect delinquent accounts. Prepares requests for prosecutor's notices and for warrants and affidavits for arrest on seriously delinquent accounts and forwards for approval. Examines loose checks received in the mail and determines accounts and years to be credited. Establishes tax liability in bankruptcy and estate cases and prepares correspondence for collection. Operates a variety of office equipment such as a personal computer with standard and customized business software, printer, scanners, and fax machine. Researches all sources to establish new accounts, to approve elimination of accounts, and to change the status or location of existing accounts. Performs related work as required.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 This is a classified position. The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%. Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS THROUGHOUT THE STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS BY VIEWING YOUR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM ACCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNABLE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ON LINE, YOU MAY CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330-375-2720. Email correspondence generated from our system will be sent from info@governmentjobs.com. To ensure you receive important communication from our office, be sure to make this address a safe sender.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process. The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.

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Tax Auditor