Treasury Analyst (Grade 7)

NATURE OF WORK 
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty preparing, processing, verifying and reconciling account and fiscal documentation; may serve as lead worker; handles cash including receiving, counting, balancing, and securing, cash money according to office policy; front-line customer service professional, greeting customers and supporting the financial management and operation of the Yuma County Treasurer through maintenance of real estate and personal property tax records and reports; this position has countywide specific responsibility.  

(Illustrative Only) Properly handles cash and provides correct change according to office policy; daily, balance to the penny, payments processed in conjunction with money received; following established office procedures; reconciles discrepancies; researches for insufficient funds, corrected bills, payments made incorrectly; processes request for refunds from mortgage companies, title companies, and property owners; and collect replacement funds when appropriate; provides quality customer service in person and on the telephone. Professionally corresponds with customers via email or mail; reviews, verifies, and processes customer's payments into system; sorts and files correspondence, forms, reports and other materials; accurately post real estate and personal property taxes, flag parcels as required, maintain event-tracking records; maintains and creates records and reports; prepares routine correspondence, forms, etc; operates and maintains a variety of office equipment; conducts research to identify and resolve errors; processes judgment deeds, tax liens, title work and payments; processes and prepares tax lien expirations for auction; processes, maintains and tracks bankruptcies; process and verify foreclosures, summons and analyzes legal documents; may act as a lead as designated; may processes treasurer's receipts and expired liens; may provide backup in verifying and entering Treasurer’s Receipt deposits and for balancing, closing and creating deposits; issue tax lien certificates; may provide notary services; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; governmental accounting principles and practices; property tax laws (some departments may require); special revenue funds (some departments may require); automated accounting systems; file maintenance procedures and practices; office practices and procedures; principles and practices of supervision; grant financial procedures and requirements.

Skill in: Performing and verifying mathematical computations; using computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs; preparing computerized spreadsheets; prioritizing work assignments to meet time constraints; using computers and advanced level software applications; maintaining confidentiality.

Ability to: Operate general office equipment; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; interact with various county agencies; establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, other agencies and the public; communicate effectively verbally and written; sit, stand, bend and lift up to 15 pounds; maintain a high standard of confidentiality; handle upset customers and ability to deescalate difficult situations; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.