EXCISE SPECIALIST - PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR AFSCME TREASURER EMPLOYEES ONLY

Promotional Opportunity For Afscme Treasurer Employees Only

Basic Function : To examine, evaluate and process Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavits and collect excise tax.

Job Duties

Statement Of Essential Job Duties :

• Determines if excise tax is to be collected on each real estate transaction or if the transaction is exempt according to the Washington Administrative Code WAC as defined by Washington State Department of Revenue.
• Determines and evaluates the taxability of each real estate transaction and compliance with state laws.
• Reviews complex legal documents for specific intent of instrument, for example : conveyance documents / deeds, contracts, debt instruments, security instruments and easements; determines when a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit is required and if the instrument changes the ownership.
• Receipts and reconciles all payments received adhering to all internal control procedures.
• Composes detailed written correspondence to accompany rejected real estate excise tax documents according to the Washington Administrative Codes (WAC) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCW).
• Evaluates all mobile home sales and determines if excise tax or sales tax applies and if mobile home movement permit is required; determines all taxes including advance taxes if required based on applicable RCW's.
• Verifies that all applicable taxes per RCW and WAC rulings are collected for business equipment, buildings on leased land and boathouse sales.

Statement Of Other Duties :

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Two (2) years of experience with real estate related office experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education or experience that provides the knowledge and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Must pass job related tests. Special Requirements : A typing score of forty-five (45) words per minute (wpm) is required.

Additional Information

Knowledge And Abilities :

Ability To :

Supervision : The employee receives administrative direction from the Excise Lead. Assignments are made by indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. The employee carries out recurring assignments on his / her own initiative and the work is reviewed by evaluation of results obtained. Working Conditions : The work is performed in the usual office environment with six (6) + hours or more per day focusing on a computer screen. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to occasionally work offsite.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.