The City of Brookhaven, located in metro Atlanta, is seeking highly qualified applicants for an Accounting Liaison. This is a position within the Finance Department.
Job Summary:
Under General Supervision of the Finance Director, the accounting liaison performs accounting operations such as financial of business occupational taxes, alcohol tax and excise tax, journal entries, reconciliations, permits, licenses & collection within the department.
Essential Job Functions:
• Bill and collect business occupation and alcohol taxes, review the calculation of fees and charges for accuracy
• Develops and implements programs to identify business and improve compliance with the collection of occupation taxes, alcohol tax, and excise tax
• Provide information on fees and regulations to applicants; assist applicants in completing forms
• Create customer application files; enter application data into computer and manual filing systems, compile and maintain accurate records
• Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy to determine if applicant is qualified to obtain desired license
• Process applications, issue licenses, permits, and calculate appropriate fees and charges
• Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, to include creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents
• Answer routine questions associated with collection of alcohol and business license applications, occupational taxes, and excise taxes via phone, email, mail and in person
• Maintain City's database of businesses in the financial reporting system
• Prepare Journal entries and reconciliations
• Provide revenue control information and report to the Finance Director
• Collect excise taxes from commercial sources and prepare management reports
• Reconcile cash receipts daily and prepare daily bank deposits
• Document all revenue control procedures and processes as well as perform tests and walkthroughs to ensure sound revenue control procedures and processes
• Review all related processes, procedures, and policies at least annually for amendments and improvements
• Assist with open records request and meet deadlines
• Review accounts and determine tax delinquency and notify business owners via letter, email, or calls
• Send alcohol and business license renewals notifications and assist business owners with renewal application and processes
• Follow City's ordinance and be able to interpret and inform public
• Work with other City departments such as Police, Community Development and Planning and Zoning for Alcohol and Business license compliance
• Assist business owners with special event permits
• Prepare revenue analysis reports
• Post license fees, excise tax and other revenue payments to the general ledger
• Notarize applicant's documents for processing
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
• Follow-up with applicants in a timely manner
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Research and recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Perform other Related duties as required or assigned