Franklin County Auditor's Office · 1 week ago
Tax Incentives Specialist
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $57K/yr
2+ years expThe Franklin County Auditor’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by ensuring fairness and accuracy in weight and measures across the county. They are seeking a Tax Incentives Specialist to join the Real Estate Appraisal team, responsible for reviewing and processing tax incentive applications and maintaining accurate property records.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Heather Hairston
Responsibilities
Reviews and completes tax incentive (Exemptions, Abatements, Public Utilities, and CAUV) applications filed including ensuring the application contains all required information, date stamping applications, assigning numbers, logging applications, creating file folders, entering assessed property values and other information, keying certain data, printing Property Record Cards and maps, forwarding documents to County Treasurer and mailing documents to State of Ohio Department of Taxation; splits property values on Property Record Cards; maintains data on worksheets
Processes Final Determinations from the State of Ohio including data stamping, noting decisions, keying information, copying the Final Determination, preparing and filing folders, ordering Property Record Cards and maintain files for specified durations; maintains and updates spreadsheets for all abated parcels in Franklin County
Completes and processes Property Record Cards for Final Determinations for exemptions; creates spreadsheets with tax information for parcels with Enterprise Zone abatement, CRA and EPA parcels; prepares parcels with values that have been adjusted by a BOR decision, an incentive being applied, or Auditor’s correction has been made
Maintains parcels from the Land Reutilization Program and Auditors Sale parcels; calculates and processes Tender Payments to adjust real estate tax per exemption case; maintains exempt parcels that transferred and need to be taxable to ensure statutory required dates; prepares mailings for exempt parcels that have any changes; maintains Public Utility and Railroad values submitted by the state; mails Cell Tower Tax Letters; upon request, calculates taxes for the cellular site for a parcel that has a cell tower
Processes in-house exemption applications including date stamping, assigning numbers, logging information, filling in property values, keying data and maintaining in the CAMA and Tax systems; forwarding information to other departments, maintaining files, creating Final Determinations, and processing Property Record Cards
Performs customer service functions, both externally to members of the general public and local government, as well as internal to the Auditor’s Office and other county agencies (e.g., handles questions and inquiries in person, on the phone and via email and refers customers to other areas as appropriate)
Maintains records of the legislation per municipality regarding CRAs for verification purposes; preps Property Record Cards based on BOR decision for current and prior years on tax incentive parcels. May assist with CAUV coverage; responds to emails in the CAUV inbox, answers phone calls, assists property owners at the front counter, and date stamps all incoming documents. May be required to respond to public records requests in consultation with Open Government Officer
Qualification
Required
Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED)
Two (2) or more years of related experience and/or training
Any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position
Benefits
Healthcare : We offer a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with low-cost deductibles.
Public Loan Forgiveness : As a public employee, your student loans can be forgiven after making the required monthly qualifying payments.
Education Reimbursement & Training : We invest in your growth and development by allowing you to expand your skills.
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.
Wellness Incentive Program : Our wellness incentive program rewards you with monetary incentives for engaging in healthy activities and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
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.
Hybrid Work Schedule : We understand the importance of work-life harmony. For most positions, we offer a hybrid work schedule that allows flexibility in where you work, promoting a healthy integration of personal and professional life.
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.
Company
Franklin County Auditor's Office
The Franklin County Auditor's Office is a leader in public service, and provides quality, cost-effective information and services to all Franklin County residents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Demarcus Parker
Chief Hearing Officer-Board of Revision
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