(a) Establishment. There is hereby established the position of Income Tax Administrator.
(b) Duties. Under the general supervision of the Finance/Tax Director, the Income Tax Administrator shall perform the following duties:
(1) Manage all activities and staff related to the billing, collection, deposits of receipts and posting of the City's municipal income tax, admissions tax, hotel tax and parking fees.
(2) Maintain accurate and complete records of taxes and parking fees owed and payments received.
(3) Posts receipts to proper accounts, balance all receipts and issue a daily cash report to the Finance/Tax Director.
(4) Assure the efficient operation of the City's income tax computer system; prepare and run reports.
(5) Maintain control sheets and reconcile the books at the end of each month.
(6) Manage the collection of delinquent income tax accounts; confer with businesses and individuals delinquent in filing income tax returns; set up schedules for paying taxes owed.
(7) Manage the establishment and maintenance of income tax accounts; ensure that all revenues are charged and tax liabilities assigned to the proper cities and/or accounts.
(8) Supervise, train and evaluate performance of department staff; instruct employees in proper methods of audit procedures and office operations.
(9) Supervise the auditing of financial records to ensure compliance with income tax withholding provisions as defined in the City Tax Code.
(10) Assist in the interpretation and answering of questions concerning the City Tax Code.
(11) Review and authorize written correspondence or form letters sent to taxpayers, accountants, attorneys, or other authorized representatives, or filed with the Income Tax Department.
(12) Supervise the audit and processing of incoming tax returns and payments; validate reported liability on returns; the accuracy of math computations on income tax forms, financial records and other documents; issue assessments when warranted.
(13) Testify in court concerning information compiled through the auditing of income tax returns and supporting documents; issue summons and subpoenas.
(14) Generate, disseminate, and coordinate information necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
(15) Attend City Council meetings, and provide reports on the status of projects and activities as requested by the Finance/Tax Director.
(16) Assist in budget preparation.
(17) Plan, organize, prioritize, complete and communicate work within established deadlines.
(18) Perform various administrative tasks and other duties as required by the Finance/Tax Director.
(c) Desired Minimum Qualifications.
(1) Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
(2) Three or more years of municipal income tax or related experience.
(3) Any equivalent of education and experience with significant municipal income tax experience substituting formal post-secondary education.
(4) Working knowledge of applicable Federal, state and local statutes. High degree of computer literacy. Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
(5) Ability to maintain confidentiality in department matters.
(d) Compensation. The salary of the Income Tax Administrator shall be fixed by Council.
(e) Appointment. The Income Tax Administrator shall be appointed by the Finance/Tax Director and serve at the pleasure of the Finance/Tax Director.
(Ord. 11304-2022. Passed 12-20-22.)