Examiner - Lodging Tax

Department: Examiner - Lodging Tax

Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift flexible between the hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reports To: Manager, Hotel/Motel Audit

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Bargaining Unit: LIUNA Local 860 Fiscal/BOR/TRE

Classified or Unclassified: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt

*TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY WEBSITE AT https://www.cuyahogacounty.us/human-resources and search Job ID 1492. CONSIDERATION WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO APPLY ON THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY WEBSITE*

Essential Job Functions

Reviews and analyzes information to assist with audit functions; complete, calculate, approve exemptions; select a random sample of clients for audit and examine each file to verify all necessary documents are on file; review files to insure compliance with contract agreement; train vendor staff on program requirements; discuss audit outcomes with audit supervisor prior to preparing the audit report; apply payments; review and evaluate vendors’ Request for Proposal (RFP) for various programs.

Performs related administrative duties; coordinate audit appointments; schedule weekly hearings; prepare and fax audit notice and confirmation letter; prepare the necessary documents required for the audit (i.e.- invoices, client profile, service plan, progress notes, referral report); conduct an exit conference with individuals involved in the audit; prepare and distribute audit reports; attend hearings; update the roster with results from the hearing; file appropriate paperwork; answer phones, emails, faxes; complete Public Record Requests; generate spreadsheets; generate daily, monthly, quarterly reports; enter foreclosure orders; generate duplicate tax bills.

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, business administration or a related field with two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Application Process

This is a competitive, classified position. The Personnel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, the PRC will invite you to take a civil service examination. The exam is specific to this position. Everyone who passes the exam goes on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list with the top 25% candidates (or at least the ten highest scoring candidates, whichever is greater). HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.

Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.

If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.

The County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.

If you need assistance applying or participating in any part of the candidate experience, contact Human Resources at 216-443-7190 and ask to speak with a talent acquisition team member.