CITY OF OAKWOOD
An Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Class Title: Account Clerk II – Income Tax
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited two-year community college or four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, accounting or related field; or, four (4) years experience in accounting, taxation, or related field; or, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: NONE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of Oakwood Income Tax ordinance.
- Knowledge of federal and Ohio tax laws, regulations and schedules, as they directly apply to the examination and preparation of municipal tax returns.
- Ability to prepare municipal returns from information on varied tax documents, including but not limited to federal schedules, generic or other municipal tax returns.
- Ability to make necessary computations with accuracy and reasonable speed and with a thorough understanding.
- Reasonable speed and accuracy on computer key board.
- Ability to interpret and apply reasonable judgment based on comprehensive knowledge of office regulations and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate with taxpayers and tax preparers, both orally and in writing, information relative to tax returns and explain return adjustments in a manner which is easily understood.
- Complete knowledge of federal and state laws as they apply to the confidentiality of income tax information.
- Proficient in operating Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Office Outlook) and municipal income tax software.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and deal with the public courteously and tactfully.
- Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.