Business License Specialist

The City of Dunwoody is currently accepting applications for a Business License Specialist.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the record keeping for all alcohol and business licenses. Responsibilities include receiving and processing applications for city alcohol and business licenses; responding to the public, providing information, and answering questions verbally and in writing; managing the City’s alcohol and business license records; collecting delinquent accounts, fees, assessments, and various tax revenues owed to the City; and, reporting financials to the City Finance Department. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Revenue Accountant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the City’s alcohol and business license records, ensuring that all necessary forms are completed accurately, and all supporting documentation is properly submitted.

• Receives and processes applications for city alcohol and business licenses; determines if applicant is in compliance with all City, County and State statutes and ordinances before issuing license.

• Communicates frequently with members of the public; responds to inquiries and provides information verbally and in writing.

• Establishes and maintains business license files as well as a monthly listing for new businesses for posting to the City’s website.

• Contacts unlicensed businesses and businesses with expired licenses by telephone and through written correspondence for proper compliance with licensing ordinance; prepares and issues notices for delinquent, unlicensed businesses and renewal licenses for businesses; and, follows through with necessary collection procedures.

• Collects delinquent accounts, fees, assessments, and various tax revenues owed to the City; produces receipts when applicant(s) pay fees; and, reconciles receipts daily and prepares receipts/monies for the Revenue Accountant.

• Stays informed of current City, County, State and Federal business license regulations to provide recommendations for needed changes in business licensing ordinances, policies and procedures.

• Prepares financial reports for the City’s Finance Department.

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Two years’ experience processing business applications and alcohol permits, preferably with a municipality.

• Prior bookkeeping and accounting experience is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Salary: $49,456 - $79,130

Benefits:

• 100% City-Paid Employee Medical Insurance

• 100% City-Paid Employee Dental Insurance

• 100% City-Paid Employee Life/AD&D Insurance

• 100% City-Paid Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 100% City-Paid Wellness Program

• Vision Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Education Assistance

• Fitness Center Membership

• Vacation Leave, Holidays, and Sick Leave

Only candidates that meet all the minimum requirements above will be considered.  The City of Dunwoody has been certified as a Drug-Free Workplace by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.  Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.