Tax Coordinator/Bookkeeper

Recruiter
Penn Manor School District
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
USD 17.04 per hour
Posted
17 May 2021
Closes
20 May 2021
Ref
325
Job role
Bookkeeper, Tax
Position Type:
Business Office/Tax Coordinator/Bookkeeper

Date Posted:
4/21/2021

Location:
Penn Manor Admin Office
Tax Coordinator/Bookkeeper

Starting Salary/Pay: $17.04 per hour

Full-time, 12 months, District Office, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school district's business office functions. To bill, collect and maintain the district tax accounts. To provide general accounting assistance and data entry.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Receives school district real estate tax revenues and maintains a complete set of records for district tax billing and collection.
  • Processes tax payments received by mail and posts to correct taxpayer account; uploads payment files from Tax Lockbox to taxpayer accounts, reviews error report and adjusts transactions as necessary.
  • Prepares tax receipts for verification of payment; prints and mails receipts as requested by taxpayers.
  • Corresponds with taxpayers and related parties by mail or phone to answer inquiries.
  • Processes all tax certification requests from real estate or mortgage professionals.
  • Annually loads county data file into tax software system and verifies accurate data transfer.
  • Prepares data file of annual tax bills, forwards same to printer and acts as district contact for bill printer; prepares and forwards billing file for installment tax bills.
  • Monitors unpaid real estate taxes, and is responsible for preparing reminder notices to taxpayers, and submitting tax liens to collector.
  • Updates tax software system with address, assessment and other data changes as provided by county assessment office. Maintains tracking spreadsheet of assessment changes.
  • Prepares and enters journal entries into district financial software (Munis).
  • Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for district accounts.
  • Reviews, approves for payment and applies budget code to student club and athletic expenditures and revenue receipts.
  • Performs month end review and analysis of district accounts as directed.
  • Remains current on all applicable laws, procedures and state guidance on school district tax collection, budgeting and accounting
  • Provides other accounting support and back-up for district office functions as assigned, including backing up to the Transportation Coordinator.

  • QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
    Must possess one year of Accounting experience
    Experience with general office procedures
    Submission of pre-employment medical examination
    Clearances as required by state law

    SPECIFIC SKILLS: Must possess above average computer skills
    Must have prior experience with business software systems (RBA & Munis preferred)
    Must possess general office/secretarial skills
    Ability to operate office equipment
    Must appropriately handle confidential information


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