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6 Aug 2020

Full-Time Revenue Supervisor (1 Position)

The City of St. Catharines – Posted by City of St. Catharines St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Summary:    

Responsible for the collection of property taxes, water and accounts receivables in arrears, and responsible to assist the Manager of Revenue with day to day management and supervision of tax, water and parking staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the collection of tax, water and accounts receivable accounts in arrears, including negotiating payment arrangements, authorizing and adjusting pre-authorized amounts, resolving and responding to a variety of public complaints with diplomacy and tact.
  • Analysis and reporting of collections and the status of accounts including initiating action, in accordance with City policy, for the collection of accounts not settled by normal procedures and recommending the disposition of uncollectible accounts.
  • Manage the tax registration process for properties in tax arrears including the identification and verification of properties liable to be registered for tax arrears.
  • Prepare letters advising of tax arrears, enforce payment schedule to halt the registration process.
  • Preparation of Tax Arrears Certificates, Notices of Registrations, and Treasurer’s Declarations and Cancellation Certificates under the Municipal Act, 2001 as well as all other pertinent tax sale forms as deemed necessary.
  • As prescribed in the Municipal Act 2001, advertise properties for sale of land by public tender, interact with all interested parties and provide information related to the sale.
  • Subsequent to the opening of the tender documents, based on the requirements of the Municipal Act 2001, determine a successful purchaser and initiate the process of the transfer of ownership.
  • Assist with the Budgets, including setting tax rate, Assessment updates for the tax levy, annual operating, parking and water and wastewater budgets through account analysis and backup information preparation.
  • Preparation of the Tax schedules of the annual Financial Information Return (FIR) and assist with the preparation of other year end working papers and backup information to facilitate the year end audit.
  • Prepare Payment in Lieu billings for the various governments and boards and instalment payments for the school boards, Region and the Business Improvement Areas.
  • Provide supervision and direction to Tax, Water and Parking team leaders and unionized staff on a daily basis and support the functions of the Manager of Revenue.
  • Identify and develop strategies to improve effectiveness of procedures for the functions of the section; update divisional policies and perform all other job related tasks or special projects as directed by management.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • College Diploma in the field of Business Administration, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five (5) years’ municipal experience in taxation and collections including the tax collection and sale process, utility billing with related software use and customer service including at least one (1) year of supervisory/management experience.
  • Successful completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) is required.
  • Completion of AMCTO, MAP and/or MAFP considered an asset.
  • Experience in an insurance environment or working within municipal insurance is an asset.
  • Ability to analyze information and create detailed reports.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Municipal Act in the area of Tax Collections and Sale of Land for Tax Arrears.
  • Knowledge of the Public Utilities Act, the Assessment Act and Municipal assessment, tax sale and taxation.
  • Motivated individual with proven initiative.
  • Excellent written communication, research and report writing skills.
  • Professional, proven customer service skills, well developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to multi-task within a dynamic environment.
  • The ability to work in a team environment, liaison with key external stakeholders and individuals/departments at all levels of the organization and to function effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software programs, and the ability to adapt quickly to applicable software.
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s license, Class “G”, with a clean driving record.
  • A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture through effective management with the goal of achieving a healthy and safe operation.

Exempt Pay Group 6 – Minimum $62,978 to maximum $78,723 annually

Expected Work Location: City Hall

Hours of Work: Currently Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted online at www.stcatharines.ca/jobs. Please reference the recruitment number 2020-121 in your cover letter. Applications received any other way will not be accepted.   The City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Categories: Business/Finance/Admin. Job Types: Full-Time.

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