Tourist Development Tax Collections Clerk

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Tourist Development Tax Collections Clerk

General Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of tasks related to the work performed in support of the Walton County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office at the Coastal Annex in the following functions: collection and enforcement of the local-option Tourist Development Tax for both North and South Walton tax districts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· High school diploma or its equivalent required;

· At least one (1) year previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or other related clerical activity;

· Or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar;

· Considerable knowledge of modern office methods, techniques, practices, and procedures;

· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel;

· Skill to operate with appropriate speed and accuracy a variety of standard office business equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, printer, calculator, copier, telephone, and fax machine;

· Ability to learn and adapt to new procedures and technology;

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner; understand and follow simple to moderately complex oral and written procedures;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, as well as other employees of the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, offices of other elected officials, Walton County Tourist Development Council (employees and council members), public agencies, and the public;

· Ability to type 30 correct words per minute;

· After a reasonable training period, ability to perform duties with little supervision;

· Valid driver’s license.

Hourly Rate: $18.9280

Posted: 4/11/2024

Closes: Open Until Filled

All applicants interested in applying with the Walton County Clerk of Courts & County Comptroller are required to complete an online application which can be obtained on the Clerk & Comptroller’s website. If an applicant does not have easy access to the internet, they may visit one of Walton County’s four public libraries or visit a CareerSource Okaloosa Walton location for internet access and assistance. If an applicant is unable to complete the online application, please contact Lauren Ervin at laurene@waltonclerk.com or 850-892-8115 to make accommodations. Proficiency testing will be required.

The Walton County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace. If you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the application/ selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person