SALES TAX SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR

Sales Tax Special Event Coordinator

Salary: $15.00 - $23.53 per hour

Posting dates: Aug - Dec

Department: Sales & Use Tax Department

Location: 8026 Main Street, Ste 600, Houma, LA 70360

Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Responsibilities

• Approve special events that meet requirements using parish software and maintain special event records.
• Prepare legal assessments and supporting documentation for delinquent special event vendor accounts.
• Participate in appeal hearings, court hearings, and other proceedings as required.
• Begin the assessment process within two weeks after the payment due date when payment has not been received.
• Coordinate assessments and delinquency follow-up with appropriate office personnel.
• Assist taxpayers in person, by phone, and by email with questions regarding sales tax, occupational licenses, special event requirements, and related account matters.
• Deposit checks into the banking system, process cash returns, count down the drawer, and ensure cash handling records are balanced.
• Enter batches into office software, process mail, scan documents to customer accounts, and maintain accurate records.
• Issue exemption certificates and ensure documentation is properly recorded.
• Review updates to tax laws and complete required training courses.
• Support special projects and additional office needs as directed by the Director or supervisor, including but not limited to assisting with preparing taxpayer billings, handling monthly license postage, moving completed batches for storage, and performing other duties as assigned to support the Sales Tax office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in business, office administration, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of sales tax, occupational license, or public-sector revenue processes preferred.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to prioritize work in a busy office environment with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism while following established procedures.
• Ability to communicate professionally with taxpayers, vendors, event organizers, and internal staff.
• Comfortable making collection-related phone calls and sending written notices regarding delinquent accounts.
• Ability to handle cash, checks, deposits, and balancing procedures with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, email, document scanning, and data entry.
• Ability to organize multiple events, deadlines, vendor lists, and follow-up tasks at the same time.
• Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism while prioritizing work in a busy office environment with minimal supervision.