Tax Accounting Supervisor (Hybrid eligible)

Compensation: Minimum $70,012.80

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Civil Service Status: Unclassified

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is seeking a Tax Accounting Supervisor to join the Real Estate team.

Who are we?

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by ensuring fairness and accuracy in weight and measures across the county. Our mission is to protect and empower consumers, making sure they receive what they rightfully pay for at gas pumps and retail store scanners. As a trusted steward of county finances, we strive to promote fiscal responsibility and innovative initiatives that benefit all residents of Franklin County.

In addition to these important responsibilities, we assess property values to determine fair property taxes, while also working to provide tax relief for senior and citizens who are disabled. We understand the importance of supporting vulnerable populations and strive to make the process as accessible and accommodating as possible.

We are committed to upholding state regulations by ensuring that our furry friends are licensed. As required by state law, we proudly license dogs, recognizing the significance of responsible pet ownership within our community.

At the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, we value the diversity of our residents and businesses and strive to create an environment of fairness, inclusivity, and equity in all our endeavors.

What will you do?

Manages and supervises all assigned employees (e.g. schedules and assigns tasks; sets department goals in ways that comply with the Ohio Revised Code and the office’s objectives; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; recommends discipline; evaluates performance; receives employee complaints); addresses staff needs for training, schedules, and development; tracks workflow for the department; assists with creating departmental initiatives, establishes and keeps track of SMART goals; ensures that team members are trained, motivated, and develop the necessary skills to be successful.

Serves as the authority (subject matter expert) for tax accounting, atENT, special assessments, annexations and training; teaches, explains, assists, and mentors staff (e.g. workflow processes and timelines; mathematical calculations; tax accounting and other various software; conducting research; refund processing; processing, compiling, preparing and analyzing reports; correcting errors; calculates personal property tax refunds on outstanding accounts with the Board of Tax Appeals; coordinate with Political Subdivisions to collect/charge for charges allowable under the Ohio Revised Code; coordinate with developers and development agencies in setting up Community Economic Develop Area agreements, etc.).

Provides information to, and answers questions from the public; assists walk-ins, email and telephone customers by providing information and answering questions; Ensures all Tax Accounting mailings are accurate and timely; tracks and reports weekly processes; works with other departments and agencies to eliminate duplicate work; improves efficiencies and eliminates backlogs.

Authorizes monies and accounting (e.g. reviews the accuracy of refunds prior to authorization; reviews the accuracy of all checks created in tax accounting; verifies the authenticity of unclaimed fund requests from checks issued from tax accounting; monitors and balances the department’s refund account; supervises the balancing of refunds; supervises/uploads special assessments and provides the political subdivision with an accounting of the special assessments on a regular basis, etc.).

Manages and supervises data exchange payment rejections; Performs annual tax processing in atENT; Calculates interest on charges; Calculates penalties; Rollover (a three-day process that advances the tax accounting system to the next tax year); CDQ coding (certified delinquent reconciliation and coding); Review and removal of parcels.

Coordinates the publication of real estate, manufactured homes and personal property delinquent tax lists certifies and submits the certified delinquent parcels to the Prosecutor.

Who should apply?

We encourage individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration; four (4) or more years of related experience and/or training; real estate background preferred; supervisory experience preferred; or any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and we want to create an exciting and equitable environment for all. You belong here, and we encourage you to apply today!

Why should you work here?

We believe in providing an exceptional benefits package that recognizes the value of our employees. Some of our benefits include:

1. Healthcare: We offer a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with low-cost deductibles.

2. Public Loan Forgiveness: As a public employee, your student loans can be forgiven after making the required monthly qualifying payments.

3. Education Reimbursement & Training: We invest in your growth and development by allowing you to expand your skills.

4. Free-Parking Program/COTA Buss Pass: Take advantage of the free parking program available through a lottery process annually; employees of the County get free weekday access to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) system.

5. Wellness Incentive Program: Our wellness incentive program rewards you with monetary incentives for engaging in healthy activities and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

6. Generous Time Off: You deserve time for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy 32 hours of personal leave per calendar year, 2 floating holidays, and 12 paid holidays annually. Additionally, accumulate sick and vacation leave for well-deserved breaks.

7. Hybrid Work Schedule: We understand the importance of work-life harmony. For most positions, we offer a hybrid work schedule that allows flexibility where you work, promoting a healthy integration of personal and professional life.

8. Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusivity: We celebrate and embrace diversity in all its forms. Our office is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.