Tax Settlement Officer - Mount Clemens - Macomb County (Michigan)

Description

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Tax Settlement Officer
SALARY:
$60, $78,262.81
DEPARTMENT:
Treasurer
Opening Date:
02/03/2026
Closing Date:
02/18/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, oversees the purchases of prior year tax delinquencies from Cities and Townships in Macomb County; provides revenue in current County collections and State Education taxes; submits taxable adjustments to the State of Michigan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Enters revenue of County, Drain, Huron Clinton Metro Authority, SMART, ZOO, DIA, and State Education taxes into the County's accounts, along with taxable value changes.
Settles prior year delinquent taxes from Cities and Township when balanced.
Remits monies collected to the State, DIA, HCMA, SMART, and ZOO every 15 days.
Submits taxable value adjustments to the State of Michigan in May, September, and October.
Reconciles the base tax accounts between BS&A and Workday.
Purchases additional board of reviews, Michigan tax tribunals, State tax commissions, uncapping, and denials.
Prepares chargeback letters and invoices on properties not deemed collectable.
Meets and collaborates with local municipalities Treasurer's departments.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a directly related field
• Five (5) years of work experience in property taxes, utilizing BS&A software

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:

• Collection and processing of county taxes
• Excel, Word, Workday, Sympro, and BS&A software applications
• Tax types and distributions
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Effective organization and time management
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

• Utilize multiple reports and formulas
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: O
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): N/S
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S
Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: O
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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