Finance Technician I - Tax

The City of Kettering is recruiting for the position of:

Full-Time Finance Technician I - Tax

Pay ranges from $24.84 ($51,667/annually) to $35.29/hr. ($73,403 annually)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

OPERS retirement

Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave

The City of Kettering’s Income Tax Division, within the Finance Department, is recruiting to fill the Full-time position of Finance Technician I. The position performs various technical, income tax, and record keeping duties in support of the City's income tax operation in a fast-paced “teamwork” environment. This position classification is in the Non-competitive Classified Civil Service and works under the general supervision of the Tax Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Finance Technician I-Tax position reviews withholding returns and wage-only individual income tax returns and communicates with taxpayers, tax preparers and payroll services on a regular basis. The ideal applicant will have a strong working knowledge of taxation methods, terminology and principles and procedures, particularly municipal withholding tax and familiarity with IRS Form W-2 reporting. This position requires technical aptitude of the principles and practices relating to municipal income tax along with the ability to apply this knowledge to work products. General tax and/or payroll experience and background is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively with the public and City staff are required. Candidate must be responsible and reliable in handling sensitive tax data and information on a regular basis. A degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform increasingly complex accounting or tax work in the governmental environment.

COMPENSATION:

Finance Technician I pay range of $24.84 ($51,667/annually) to $35.29/hr. ($73,403 annually) contingent upon the candidate’s related skills, knowledge, and abilities. Comprehensive Benefits include medical and dental insurance, an attractive retirement plan, vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, and other fringe benefits.

TO APPLY:

Please use our on-line application portal at by 5 p.m. EDT on June 2, 2025 to complete an application and submit resume and cover letter. For more information about this position and the City of Kettering, please visit

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