Job Description:

Job Summary

Under the direction of Director or designee, involved in all aspects of Cook County Home Rule Tax compliance and research in the department. Assists supervisors formulate effective and efficient administration to registered and unregistered deficient and delinquent tax collectors/accounts. Processes refunds, non-sufficient check processes, bankruptcy account management, rebates and delinquent debt with third-party collection agencies. Prepares and computes tax assessment liability notices for deficient and delinquent registered and unregistered accounts. Performs Bulk Sale Request audits, Tax Discovery audits, and Refund audits. Performs debt collection activities. Serves as lead on special Discovery/Industry specific projects. Enforces tax compliance with departmental tax ordinances, policies and procedures. Communicates with taxpayers via email and/or phone to answer tax or account questions. Interprets and complies with local statutes, Cook County Ordinances, as well as State of Illinois regulations and legislation. Assists Revenue Assessment Analyst I complete projects/ answer inquiries posed by entry-level staff and works on more complex matters. Assists in training entry-level staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience performing tax enforcement or conducting financial analysis is required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.
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• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required.
• One (1) year of full-time work experience researching tax ordinances, tax laws or tax registration is required.
• One (1) year of full-time experience leading projects involving tax collection, tax enforcement, or tax systems development is required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science or Economics.
  

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word and Excel). Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures. Thorough knowledge of tax or other field investigation techniques, policies and procedures.
Skill evaluating information for problem solving. Skill observing an entity's operation and documenting those observations with narratives or flowcharts. Ability to explain tax ordinances, tax delinquencies, tax deficiencies, tax registrations, and tax violations to business owners, operators, and taxpayers. Ability to apply basic mathematic skills to office bookkeeping and perform calculations. Ability to objectively and tactfully communicate with hostile or reluctant business owners, operators or taxpayers. Ability to work flexible hours to conduct investigation visits. Ability to communicate both verbally and in written formats. Ability to multi-task, work on multiple projects simultaneously and serve as project leader. This position requires minimal to moderate travel to work assignments throughout Cook County for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County's hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County's hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County Compliance Officer. If the Cook County Compliance Officer sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.

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