Auditor Clerk

Job Title: Clerk

Department: 500 - Auditor

Reports To: County Auditor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared Date: 06/30/2016

Approved By: Auditor

Approved Date: 06/30/2016

Summary

Audits financial records to determine tax liability by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties outlined below represent the majority of responsibilities required to execute this position. Other duties may be assigned related to this type of work as necessary.

· Ensures office operations follow the required state statutes, South Carolina Department of Revenue rules and regulations, state legislation and other county ordinances.

· Reviews, analyzes; and verifies exemptions on vehicles, real estate and other properties as granted by the South Carolina Department of revenue and/or the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act.

· Oversees the Homestead Program, carefully checks wills and deeds, certifies the exemption under the laws that govern the program.

· Analyzes issues to determine nature, scope, and direction of investigation required.

· Develops and evaluates evidence of taxpayer finances to determine tax liability.

· Prepares written explanation of findings to notify taxpayer of tax liability.

· Establishes guidelines on procedures for tax collections.

· Prepares estimated returns for failure to file tax cases.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates Degree (A.A.) from two-year technical college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer skills test required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Proficient

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to

10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the County and the employee and is subject to change by the County as its needs and requirements of the job change.

Calhoun County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $12 - $14