Business Tax and License - Compliance Officer

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.
CLOSE: WHEN FILLED JOB TITLE: TAX AND LICENSE COMPLIANCE OFFICER DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS OFFICE REPORTS TO: TAX AND LICENSE DIRECTOR HOURS: 40 HRS/WK – FULL TIME SALARY: BASED ON SALARY MATRIX + BENEFITS* REQUISITION: 586 *Salaries are market competitive.
For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.
gov.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.
POSITION SUMMARY: Enforces Puyallup Tribal tax and business laws.
Responsible for monitoring the administration and enforcement of licensing, record keeping, inspection, auditing, taxation of tribal businesses and other assigned regulatory duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive tax and licensing system.
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Responsible for monitoring and assessing tax amounts consistent with the Tribal Business Code.
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Responsible for creating digital and paper filing system for tracking applicants, background checks, licensees, compliance checks, and renewals.
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Review and evaluate the record keeping systems to ensures Tax and License Department maintains all business records in a confidential manner.
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Recommends amendments, changes and modifications of the licensing and taxation laws, ordinances and other regulations to facilitate in the analyzing, assessment and collection of taxes in the most effective, efficient and economical manner.
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Establish rapport with applicants, business owners, and Tribal Departments, to resolve any issues dealing with licensing or taxation.
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Interprets, analyzes, and evaluates business tax laws, ordinances and other regulations relating to the administration and enforcement of the licensing and taxation function.
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Serves as the liaison between employees, employers to ensure compliance with the Puyallup Tribal tax and business laws.
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Perform compliance check system to ensure 10.
Under the general direction of the Director, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for preparation of educational materials as well as educating and assuring that licensees are fully-knowledgeable of Tribal tax and business laws.
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Responsible for managing Tax and License Department budget.
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Prepares correspondence, memorandums, and Department quarterly reports to be submitted to Tribal Council and Administration.
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Establish rapport with licensees, public, and law enforcement agencies.
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Coordinate and collaborate with the various Tribal Departments including the Tribal Cigarette Licensing Department to ensure all applicable Tribal, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations are being complied with by all licensees.
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Will also conduct investigations or assist in the prosecution of violators pertaining to violations and associated crimes.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position supervises subordinate personnel working in the Tax and License Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians personnel policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A.
A.
) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and four years related experience and/or training in business, accounting or general office management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and experience with computer software programs including Word for Windows, Excel required.
Language Skill Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license.
Driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would prevent the employee from driving a GSA vehicle.
Must pass a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level is low to moderate.
• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is performed in an office setting.
• There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Some travel, mostly local, using the employee’s own vehicle is required.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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One reference must be your most recent supervisor.
We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers, subordinates, or other supervisors, but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic, habits, and attendance.
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If you do not receive an email, please call the office to confirm submission.
*Please do not wear perfumes, colognes, or strong scents to your interview.
Some employees are allergic.
If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.
gov.
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