Property and Sales Tax Accounting Clerk

Job Status:

Closed - no longer accepting applications

Job Closing Date:

Friday, December 31, 2021 - 5:00pm

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CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL

JOB BULLETIN:

Property and Sales Tax Accounting Clerk

Finance Department

The City and Borough of Wrangell is recruiting for a Property and Sales Tax Accounting Clerk to join the Borough’s Finance Department. Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 through Friday, December 31st, 2021.

The Property and Sales Tax Accounting Clerk will primarily be responsible for the collection and processing of property tax, sales tax, excise tax and transient tax. They will additionally be tasked with facilitating work performed by external parties such as sales tax audits, property tax assessments, and foreclosure processing. A main function of the role will be to perform additional oversight procedures to ensure tax revenue streams are maximized. The goal of the Property and Sales Tax Accounting Clerk will be to efficiently and effectively distribute payment notifications, collect taxes, administer penalties and interest and help streamline payment options for taxpayers.

Equivalent to a high school diploma is required for this position. Three years of relevant work experience in a professional business, office or administrative setting is required. Education or experience in accounting, budgeting, or position closely aligned with the duties, responsibilities and skills of the position is strongly preferred.

This is a full-time position with full benefits, paid hourly (overtime-eligible) at Grade 13 ranging from $18.55 to $23.32 per hour. Some overtime may be authorized and/or required. The full job description and employment application can be found online at www.wrangell.com/jobs. This position will require a successful pre-employment background check and drug screening.

To be considered, submit a cover letter, résumé, and completed employment application via e-mail to rmarshall@wrangell.com, or in person to City Hall, 205 Brueger St., Wrangell, AK 99929.

The City and Borough of Wrangell is an equal opportunity employer.

Mason F. Villarma

Finance Director