About the Department
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs professional level financial work within the Bureau of Revenue. Responsible for key components of the tax credit billing process. Work requires knowledge of property tax assessment and billing along with advanced level knowledge of County tax credits. This includes reviewing taxpayer financial statements, preparation of reports, tracking and maintaining tax credits.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$33.61 - $37.88
$69,913 - $78,784
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs professional level financial administrative work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes examining financial activities and operational programs of County agencies; planning and supervising the utility billing and collection section within the Department of Finance; performing financial and management studies of a routine nature; and participating in audits to determine the adequacy of internal control and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Position Duties
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Reviews tax credit applications including financial information submitted by taxpayers.
Processes and maintains assigned commercial and residential tax credits.
Processes and maintains PILOT adjustments.
Processes assessment increases and decreases from the State of Maryland.
Processes Homeowner’s Tax Credit files from the State of Maryland.
Tracks and maintains tax billing and adjustments spreadsheets.
Processes tax credit recaptures administered by the State of Maryland.
Assists Bureau Chief with annual, supplemental and quarterly billing process.
Assists with inquires related to tax credits by phone, email, and walk-ins.
Assists with Public Information Office requests.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Accounting and experience in governmental accounting preferred.
Possess strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages.
Detail oriented and must possess strong communication and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work independently.
Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning systems a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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 in the work environment is usually quiet.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with financial institutions' representatives or employees of the County on the phone or in person.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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. Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in reconciliation of accounts.