Sentinel Capital Partners
Senior Tax Records Specialist
Sentinel Capital Partners, Walhalla, South Carolina, United States, 29691
Job posted until Tuesday, October 21st at 10:30am. Entry salary is $39,197.80 ($20.10/hour).
General Description The purpose of this position is to perform routine and complex clerical, technical, accounting, and legal support assignments in support of the Oconee Auditor’s Office. The specialist assesses real, personal property, and manufacturing, utilities, aircraft, and vehicle taxes while adhering to South Carolina statutes. Provide customer service to internal and external clients, assist daily operations, and accurately document and communicate information. Responsible for processing refunds, managing tax notices, and maintaining detailed records.
Essential Job Duties
Calculates, receives, and posts various taxes; balances receipts daily; prepares deposits; processes refunds as appropriate; generates daily reports for various county offices; prepares and submits state reimbursements for homestead and MFGR to the SC DOR; assists the local school district and municipalities with their annual budgets and statutory requirements.
Researches all tax files through county departments and databases, including multiple county and state software systems, legal records, internet sources, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue, and Department of Natural Resources.
Provides professional and courteous customer service via telephone, email, and in-person interactions regarding tax payments, delinquent tax inquiries, and related services.
Assists customers with Homestead Exemption applications, verifying eligibility based on age, disability, and residency.
Researches returned mail and establishes the best address available.
Processes business taxes through the SC DOR.
Directs and supports office staff with software, legislative, and procedural questions, providing training and onboarding for new employees.
Provides administrative and clerical assistance, including extensive filing, mail processing, phone and fax communications, email communications, and general office upkeep.
Prepares tax records for the annual tax roll and verifies that proper procedures have been followed and all research has been completed.
Processes deeds, assignments, cancellations, and assists customers relating to tax sales and the Forfeited Land Commission, including all notifications, correspondence, payments, and accounting related thereto. Processes annual financial reports to the county Finance Office to assist with the annual auditor's report regarding the new and sold FLC properties.
Inputs, updates, and retrieves computer data.
Creates databases, spreadsheets, and forms to assist in the research of records.
Prepares Forfeited Land Commission for public and updates the website as needed.
Prepares written public correspondences for citizens regarding returned payments, refunds, check returns, and general questions asked of the office.
Prepares and processes reports for the department head, county departments, and other entities.
Attends all necessary training, workshops, meetings, and council or staff meetings as required to stay updated on legislative and procedural changes.
Processes inter-department communications and correspondences.
Works with outside vendors to ensure all data is sent and received properly to process weekly, monthly, and annual renewals.
Obtains Watercraft Files from the vendor via SC DNR.
Values monthly watercraft boats and motors for taxation, tax record research, and municipal coding.
Obtains Weekly FTI file from SC DMV to charge all new vehicle purchases.
Obtains monthly vehicle files, including valuing, tax record research, and municipal coding.
Generates monthly reports of vehicle and watercraft values, assessments, and abatements.
Manages online applications for homestead, appeals, and all other inquiries.
Assists with changes sent from other offices.
Emails DMV and DNR weekly reports for sales and refunds obtained within the county.
Manages aircraft annual returns, assesses, values, and inputs data for the fall tax roll.
Manages documented vessels' annual returns, assesses, values, and inputs data for the fall tax roll.
Retrieves, saves, and researches monthly deed listings to assist with homestead file accuracy.
Works with outside vendors as needed for system changes.
Assesses real and personal property taxes, including vehicles, watercraft, and business personal property, adhering to South Carolina statutes.
Issues and processes supplemental tax notices for vehicles and boats, verifying title and residency, and obtaining assessments.
Verifies and documents tax district codes using GIS mapping for accurate millage charges.
Processes refunds for sold vehicles, ensuring proper documentation and calculation of refunds.
Assists with monthly deed reports, vehicle renewals, and dealer due reports, verifying information and generating necessary notices.
Manages and archives documentation, including dealer notices, refunds, and change forms, ensuring accurate filing and retrieval.
Cleans and maintains work areas, ensuring a tidy and sanitary environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements Extensive math and accounting skills. Knowledge of South Carolina statutes relating to real estate, personal property tax laws, and vehicle renewal laws. Knowledge of real estate taxation, transfer, ownership, and mapping. Knowledge of legal requirements of the Treasurer, Delinquent Tax, Assessor, and Register of Deeds. Problem‑solving and multi‑tasking skills. Knowledge of policies and procedures of county offices. Effective oral and written communication skills. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills.
Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations Required: None. Preferred: Notary Public.
Physical Demands Sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Work Environment Work performed in a relatively safe and secure indoor office environment.
Location: Walhalla, SC.
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General Description The purpose of this position is to perform routine and complex clerical, technical, accounting, and legal support assignments in support of the Oconee Auditor’s Office. The specialist assesses real, personal property, and manufacturing, utilities, aircraft, and vehicle taxes while adhering to South Carolina statutes. Provide customer service to internal and external clients, assist daily operations, and accurately document and communicate information. Responsible for processing refunds, managing tax notices, and maintaining detailed records.
Essential Job Duties
Calculates, receives, and posts various taxes; balances receipts daily; prepares deposits; processes refunds as appropriate; generates daily reports for various county offices; prepares and submits state reimbursements for homestead and MFGR to the SC DOR; assists the local school district and municipalities with their annual budgets and statutory requirements.
Researches all tax files through county departments and databases, including multiple county and state software systems, legal records, internet sources, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue, and Department of Natural Resources.
Provides professional and courteous customer service via telephone, email, and in-person interactions regarding tax payments, delinquent tax inquiries, and related services.
Assists customers with Homestead Exemption applications, verifying eligibility based on age, disability, and residency.
Researches returned mail and establishes the best address available.
Processes business taxes through the SC DOR.
Directs and supports office staff with software, legislative, and procedural questions, providing training and onboarding for new employees.
Provides administrative and clerical assistance, including extensive filing, mail processing, phone and fax communications, email communications, and general office upkeep.
Prepares tax records for the annual tax roll and verifies that proper procedures have been followed and all research has been completed.
Processes deeds, assignments, cancellations, and assists customers relating to tax sales and the Forfeited Land Commission, including all notifications, correspondence, payments, and accounting related thereto. Processes annual financial reports to the county Finance Office to assist with the annual auditor's report regarding the new and sold FLC properties.
Inputs, updates, and retrieves computer data.
Creates databases, spreadsheets, and forms to assist in the research of records.
Prepares Forfeited Land Commission for public and updates the website as needed.
Prepares written public correspondences for citizens regarding returned payments, refunds, check returns, and general questions asked of the office.
Prepares and processes reports for the department head, county departments, and other entities.
Attends all necessary training, workshops, meetings, and council or staff meetings as required to stay updated on legislative and procedural changes.
Processes inter-department communications and correspondences.
Works with outside vendors to ensure all data is sent and received properly to process weekly, monthly, and annual renewals.
Obtains Watercraft Files from the vendor via SC DNR.
Values monthly watercraft boats and motors for taxation, tax record research, and municipal coding.
Obtains Weekly FTI file from SC DMV to charge all new vehicle purchases.
Obtains monthly vehicle files, including valuing, tax record research, and municipal coding.
Generates monthly reports of vehicle and watercraft values, assessments, and abatements.
Manages online applications for homestead, appeals, and all other inquiries.
Assists with changes sent from other offices.
Emails DMV and DNR weekly reports for sales and refunds obtained within the county.
Manages aircraft annual returns, assesses, values, and inputs data for the fall tax roll.
Manages documented vessels' annual returns, assesses, values, and inputs data for the fall tax roll.
Retrieves, saves, and researches monthly deed listings to assist with homestead file accuracy.
Works with outside vendors as needed for system changes.
Assesses real and personal property taxes, including vehicles, watercraft, and business personal property, adhering to South Carolina statutes.
Issues and processes supplemental tax notices for vehicles and boats, verifying title and residency, and obtaining assessments.
Verifies and documents tax district codes using GIS mapping for accurate millage charges.
Processes refunds for sold vehicles, ensuring proper documentation and calculation of refunds.
Assists with monthly deed reports, vehicle renewals, and dealer due reports, verifying information and generating necessary notices.
Manages and archives documentation, including dealer notices, refunds, and change forms, ensuring accurate filing and retrieval.
Cleans and maintains work areas, ensuring a tidy and sanitary environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements Extensive math and accounting skills. Knowledge of South Carolina statutes relating to real estate, personal property tax laws, and vehicle renewal laws. Knowledge of real estate taxation, transfer, ownership, and mapping. Knowledge of legal requirements of the Treasurer, Delinquent Tax, Assessor, and Register of Deeds. Problem‑solving and multi‑tasking skills. Knowledge of policies and procedures of county offices. Effective oral and written communication skills. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills.
Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations Required: None. Preferred: Notary Public.
Physical Demands Sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Work Environment Work performed in a relatively safe and secure indoor office environment.
Location: Walhalla, SC.
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