Account clerk - deputy auditor

Location

Zanesville, OH | United States

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Muskingum County Auditor and general supervision of the Real Estate Manager, enters real estate information using data processing equipment; updates computer database records; analyzes large sets of data; maintains office website; processes Board of Revision cases; issues licenses, collects fees, and transfers deeds; verifies accuracy and correctness of all data pertaining to property deeds; assists the public; reads and understands surveys and legal descriptions; performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business Management.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365, especially Excel and Word.
• General knowledge of real estate transactions and procedures.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Works cooperatively with others and as a team player.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail skills.
• Successfully completes BCI background requirements and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain Notary within six (6) months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Assists with the efficient operations of the Real Estate Department of the Auditor’s Office.
• Calculates estimated taxes, estimated revenue, and millage of bonds and levies.
• Assists the Board of Revision in handling Complaints Against the Value of Real Property.
• Maintains office website for accurate and up-to-date information.
• Issues all licenses sold to the public by the Auditor’s office.
• Assists in the transfer of deeds and manufactured home titles.
• Collects and processes various real tax forms.
• Assists taxpayers in completing and filing real tax forms.
• Effectively and accurately prepare and use Excel spreadsheets to analyze real estate data.
• Self-motivated with an attention to detail, work independently and work with confidential information.
• Work on special projects relating to any functions within the Real Estate department as assigned.
• Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by the County Auditor and Real Estate Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Works within the Auditor’s office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(35 hours per week).

Please submit both a Resume and Application by mail, fax or email ( [email protected] ) by the deadline to:

Debra J. Nye, Muskingum County Auditor
401 Main Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
Fax: 740-455-7182
EOE Muskingum County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or veteran status in employment. Must be able to pass a drug test, physical and background investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.86 - $23.87 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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