Tax Collection Manager

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Plan, organize, and direct the collection of various revenue sources, including ad valorem tax, property tax, and condemnation revenue .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,508 - $152,838 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in municipal tax collection, budget management, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to supervise staff and maintain financial relationships. Proficient in interpreting tax law and creating financial reports to guide decision-making.

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Municipal Tax CollectionBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceStaff SupervisionFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceTax LawBudget CreationAccount ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentExpenditure MonitoringPerformance AppraisalLegal Interpretation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTrainingOrganizational SkillsFeedback Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBusiness-Related Degree with Accounting Coursework

Industry Keywords

Ad Valorem TaxProperty TaxCondemnation RevenueFinancial InstitutionsState CodesAlabama State CodeGovernmental Tax CollectionsExpenditure ReportsFinancial DataRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, and direct the collection of various revenue sources, including ad valorem tax, property tax, and condemnation revenue
Maintain relationships with financial institutions to ensure assets are protected
Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
Review spending trends, expenditure reports, and financial data to ensure expenditures remain within annual budgetary limits
Create, review, and revise policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
Supervise staff by assigning and distributing work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback or training
Oversee daily collection operations for current and delinquent ad valorem, real, and personal property taxes
Plan and direct the collection and distribution of taxes and condemnation revenues
Oversee biweekly distribution of collected funds to the State of Alabama, Jefferson County, municipalities, the board of education, and other agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance, or a business-related degree with at least 18 semester hours in accounting, finance, tax law, or a combination of coursework from these disciplines
Experience with municipal/governmental tax collections
Experience supervising employees in a taxation or accounting environment, including training employees, reviewing work, giving performance appraisals, and approving time off
Experience interpreting and applying case law, state codes, or legal opinions related to tax law or changes in tax law
Experience balancing and reconciling accounts
Experience managing, developing, or providing input to create a budget
Experience creating financial reports and providing recommendations based on financial information
Ability to work with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, guidelines, and Alabama state code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave
Equal employment opportunities
Accommodation assistance in the application or hiring process for job seekers with disabilities