TAX & TERO ASSISTANT

Program:	Tax & TERO Department		Salary Grade:	GS – 10
Supervisor:	Tax & TERO Administrator		Salary Range:	$17.22 – $20.56
FLSA Status:	Exempt      Non-Exempt     Public Safety		Position Type:	Part-Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will perform a variety of clerical, some accounting work and will perform other related work as required for the Tax and TERO Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with Annual Business License Renewals.
2. Perform a variety of clerical and accounting duties and processing Tax Returns.
3. Process Tax and TERO payments according to the Tribes Financial management policies.
4. Assist clients with available TERO Services.
5. Successfully complete necessary certifications provided by the Internal Revenue Service for completing and processing Federal Tax Returns.
6. Review Tax Returns for accuracy to ensure there are no errors.
7. Answer Phones, schedule Appointments, when necessary.
8. Contact taxpayers, when necessary.
9. Assist Taxpayers and TERO Clients.
10. Draft Letters when necessary for Tax and TERO.
11. Assist with planning and organizing of the Summer Youth Employment Program.
12. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Strong computer skills required.
3. Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, finance or Tax Preparation experience, preferred.
4. Must be accurate in data entry.
5. Must have great customer service skills with high regard for confidentiality.
6. Skills in maintaining confidential records, reports and files.
7. Must be capable of calculating payments for Tax and TERO Revenue.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Must have some Accounting, Finance or Tax Preparation experience.
3. Must have experience in an office setting performing basic office duties answering phones and customer service.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and Native American/Indian Preference;  Employment preferences to members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.  Persons of Tribe and/or Indian ancestry and wish to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.

U.S. Veteran’s Preference;  Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer;  The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.

Drug Free Workplace; The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace.  All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug screens.

Driving Record; Employees must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance program, must also provide a DMV printout annually for those employees who drive Tribal vehicles.

Background Checks; All employees must be able to pass a background check per the Tribe’s Background Check Policy.

Position Description Limitations; this position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change by the Council as the needs of the Tribe and the requirements of the job change.  This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.