Tax and Financial Analyst

City of Franklin | Franklin, KY

Date Posted: 9/19/2023 8:39:17 AM

Description:

The Tax and Financial Analyst is responsible for many areas relating to tax collections and financial reporting. Under immediate supervision of the Finance Director, this position oversees collection and recording of licenses, taxes, fees, and other receipts. This position will also require service as the City’s Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator.

The Tax Collector/ Accountant also be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses numerous deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Tax Collector/Accountant will work closely with the City Finance Director, City Manager, and the City Attorney which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field Technical Skills and Prior
• Experience - Five to seven years of experience in financial reporting/general ledger areas.
• Experience working in a municipal government or tax collection is a plus.
• Must be PC proficient, able to thrive in a fast pace setting and must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or City regulations.
• Learn/Interpret and apply State and local laws and regulations pertaining to tax collections and tax recordkeeping procedures.

Salary Information: $65,000 to $75,000
Application Deadline: 10/06/2023

Email resume to the Director of Human Resources, Tammie Carey at tammie.carey@franklinky.org. In the subject line, please put "Tax and Financial Analyst Position"

Tammie Carey
Director of Human Resources
PO Box 2805
Franklin, KY 42135