Property Taxation Supervisor - Sherwood Park, Canada - Strathcona County

Strathcona County

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Sherwood Park, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This posting is for 1 full-time, permanent position

The Property Taxation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the property tax collection and cashier activities in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA), County Bylaws, policy, and accounting standards, and for coordinating effective customer service and fee for service programs.

Responsibilities:

Supervise the annual property tax collection process in compliance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and County Bylaws
Manage quality control measures to ensure accounting standards and reconciliation processes are met
Coordinate customer service and fee for service programs such as Tax Certificates and Assessment & Tax Searches
Manage staff customer service standards to ensure customer satisfaction
Prepare tax arrears list and ensure notification takes place, liaise with mortgage companies, lawyers, Service Alberta, collection agencies, organize and facilitate tax recovery procedures, including the annual property auction
Supervise and mentor the Taxation Assistant employees, ensure consistent practices and effective communications
Provide assistance to the Director of Assessment & Tax

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of municipal policy, practices and procedures
Knowledge of standard accounting practices
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills, combined with a customer service focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discreetly handle confidential matters
Strong organizational and decision-making ability, with effective time management skills

Qualifications:

Post Secondary training/certificate in accounting, finance, business administration or related field with 7 years related experience within an assessment and tax, accounting or municipal policy work environment
Supervisory experience or training is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related data base software systems (including BELLAMY and TEMPEST)

Conditions of Employment

Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.