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Deputy Treasurer II
Gratiot County Treasurer's Office
Gratiot County is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional to join our Treasurer's Office as a Deputy Treasurer II. This position plays a vital role in administering property tax collections, delinquent tax programs, financial transactions, and state tax-related programs while providing exceptional service to taxpayers, local governments, financial institutions, and the public.
If you enjoy working with financial records, solving problems, and helping the public while ensuring compliance with Michigan law, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
As Deputy Treasurer II, you will:
- Assist taxpayers and the public with questions regarding property taxes, delinquent taxes, payment plans, and foreclosure processes.
- Process tax payments, receipts, deposits, and daily financial reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate tax records and update property ownership, mailing, and mortgage information.
- Administer delinquent tax payment plans and assist with foreclosure administration.
- Coordinate Principal Residence Exemptions (PRE), Board of Review adjustments, Michigan Tax Tribunal matters, Veteran Exemptions, and other state-required tax programs.
- Certify deeds for recording and maintain parcel files, title information, GIS maps, and legal documentation.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and departmental deposits.
- Sell and maintain dog license records.
- Support the County Treasurer and Chief Deputy Treasurer with daily operations and special projects.
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will have:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Additional coursework in accounting or data processing preferred.
- One to two years of experience working with tax records or accounting-related financial processing.
- Experience using computerized accounting systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage confidential financial and taxpayer information with professionalism and discretion.
Preferred Knowledge
Experience or familiarity with:
- Michigan property tax administration
- Financial reconciliation and accounting principles
- BS&A software and GIS systems
- Microsoft Office applications
- Database management and recordkeeping
Why Work for Gratiot County?
Gratiot County offers the opportunity to serve your community while working alongside a dedicated team of public servants. Employees enjoy meaningful work, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment committed to public service and integrity.
Gratiot County provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process and throughout employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Apply Today
If you are organized, dependable, and committed to excellent public service, we'd love to hear from you. Please visit our website at www.gratiotmi.com/jobs for the full job description and application.
Gratiot County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Pay: From $16.71 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
