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

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:
•  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:  $45,224 - $72,359
 

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.  All job applicants for the City must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.