Finance Specialist Jobs in Arizona

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All CRIT job vacancies have a TWO-PART application process. Submission of your resume on Indeed is STEP ONE. You will receive a confirmation email in the following days after submission to your INDEED EMAIL ADDRESS. That email attachment contains the application of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. THIS IS STEP TWO. You will need to fill it out in its entirety, please list ALL JOBS applied for on Indeed and return via email to the same address. Please be sure your application is signed and all fields are complete. Any questions, please call 928-669-1320.

OVERVIEW

The Department staff administer and enforce the tax revenue laws of the Tribe and other laws and duties assigned to it by law, regulation and the Tribal Council. The Department shall have all the powers and duties prescribed by law or assigned to it by the Tribal Council for such purposes. The Department Tax & Licensing Specialist shall:

Under supervision of the Director, the Tax & Licensing Specialist is responsible for working directly with customers in person, in writing or via telephone phone to assist with compliance with the Business and Professions Code licensing requirement and Title 20 Taxation Code and Health & Safety Code, Article 2. Liquor taxation. This role includes the monitoring of transactions occurring within the reservation boundaries through physical surveillance in person and online, locating unlicensed businesses and/or non-compliant taxpayers subject to the Tribe’s jurisdiction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Educating and assisting the general public in obtaining the types of licensing required by the Tribe and collecting and reporting of tribal taxes
• Answering complex questions, and resolving customer questions and issues relating to completing the business license application and/or tax return form. This may include interacting with customers who may be emotionally charged
• Interpreting tribal codes, ordinances, and policies regarding the various licenses and providing explanations to the customers
• Review business applications and tax returns for accuracy and completeness of required information
• Receive and process business license fees and tax return payments for tax due through payment software in person and electronically
• Process business license applications through software system and maintain business license data and listings
• Maintain and routinely review tax and licensing software to ensure all tax payments are properly posted and all business information is kept up to date
• Assist Director in preparing and organizing all correspondence for the Liquor Control Board and the processing of Liquor Licenses
• Reviewing accounts receivable balances and creating workpapers and case files for any license fee or tax due for the Revenue Collection Officer and/or Tax Examiner/Auditor
• Follow clerical procedures for processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, keeping track of time sensitive license and tax notices
• Maintain integrity and security of database for tribal revenue and source data
• Perform day-to-day activities independently within established guidelines and procedures under general supervision
• Maintain a team effort, collaborate and work together with Director and Tax Examiner/Auditors to complete projects, reports or other assignments
• Maintain a working relationship and communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other tribal departments and enterprises
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Director or designee to fulfill the Department’s needs, objectives, and/or goals
• Follow established Tribal policies and those outlined in the Colorado River Indian Tribes Employee Handbook

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge:

• Requires the knowledge to interpret applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and policies related to tax and business licenses
• General accounting principles and practices and/or general business administration principals
• Tribal Law, Rules, and Procedures–Title 20 Taxation Code, Business and Professions Code, and Health & Safety Code, Article 2. Liquor, and any other state, or other municipality tax codes and structures, rule and regulations
• Written Comprehension – Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Verbal expression – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions

Abilities:

• Interact with business owners/managers, attorneys, etc., with tact and diplomacy to collect taxes and delinquent accounts owed without causing unnecessary hostility
• Explain tax, licensing codes/ordinances, and tribal jurisdiction to taxpayers and/or licensees and business officials
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment to make decisions based on facts, information available and applicable codes/ordinances
• Exercise initiative in establishing work priorities and completing assignments

Skills:

• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Strong and effective communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey tax related terminology and information in layman's terms
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Strong mathematical computation skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the presentation
• Coordination – Prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing tasks
• Attention to detail- Precision in reviewing documents and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with tribal tax laws
• Strong proficiency and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Strong proficiency in the use of tax reporting and accounting systems
• Operates a personal computer, calculator, and computer terminal to pursue compliance activities
• Good professional demeanor and business aptitude and possess the ability to work with others and the general public
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Able to perform required field work and light travel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business administration, law or a related field
• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED, supplemented by college coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, in a business office environment involving steady public contact, and dealing with confidential records

APPLY:

C.R.I.T. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26600 MOHAVE ROAD

PARKER, AZ 85344

FOR CRIT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VISIT: http://crit-nsn.gov

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701 (b) and 703 (I) explicitly exempts from overage the preferential employment of Indians by Indian Tribes. Therefore, CRIT acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled CRIT members who qualify toward all employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

CRIT OFFERS: Health and Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Pre-Employment Drug Screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $20.05 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Work Location: In person