1 REVENUE COORDINATOR
Bargaining Unit: OE3: Professional Employees Group
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 1521
Created/Updated:
8/17/2026
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, coordinates revenue collection and revenue-generating activities, including audits, collections, tax compliance reviews, tax law research, and analytical review of City tax payments. The Revenue Coordinator leads assigned revenue activities, applies critical thinking and analytical judgment to complex financial data, and performs related duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:
This is a journey-level classification within the Revenue Division. Incumbents coordinate and independently perform a full range of analytical revenue audits to identify, assess, and collect unpaid or underpaid taxes and fees. The position requires the ability to lead audit activities, exercise sound independent judgment, and apply analytical skills within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Revenue Collection Manager, who has overall management responsibility for the Revenue Division.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Revenue Collection Manager. May provide lead direction, technical guidance, and coordination of work activities for support staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
Coordinate day-to-day revenue activities, including cash receipts, accounts receivable billing, and processing tax-exempt applications and renewals. Support payment coding, business license billing, renewal notices, and general customer inquiries.
Assist with planning and preparing materials for semi-annual Sales Tax and Utility Users’ Tax Oversight Committee meetings.
Help track and review City and State revenue forms such as transient occupancy tax, sales tax, business licenses, franchise fees, and permits. Participate in revenue discovery efforts by reviewing public data sources to identify potential revenue opportunities or compliance gaps. Support routine audits of businesses and rental properties to ensure compliance with City requirements, including follow-up communication when needed. 2 Assist with analytical work, including comparing financial data, identifying trends, and preparing reports and correspondence.
Help interpret and apply municipal code related to revenue programs and contribute to recommendations for process improvements. Support budget-related activities for the Revenue Division, including reviewing revenue and expenditure trends.
Work closely with Finance staff and other departments on revenue-related tasks and projects; may take a lead role on assigned functions. Help prepare and deliver educational materials or presentations for businesses, real estate professionals, and community groups.
Participate in special projects focused on revenue collection, analysis, customer service, and operational improvements.
Assist with lien processing and preparation of data for County tax roll submissions.
Prepare correspondence, audit summaries, and staff reports for management, City officials, and the public.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge and abilities is:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
OR
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in revenue collection, auditing, accounting, finance, or a related field;
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
Principles and practices of governmental revenue administration. Local and State tax and fee programs applicable to cities. Applicable municipal codes, regulations, and compliance requirements related to revenue programs.
Basic accounting, auditing, and financial reporting concepts. 3 Customer service practices in a public-sector environment. Standard office and financial software, including spreadsheets and databases.
Ability To:
Coordinate and support daily revenue operations with accuracy and attention to detail.
Review financial and compliance data, identify trends or discrepancies, and assist with audits and revenue discovery efforts.
Interpret and apply municipal code provisions related to revenue programs. Prepare reports, correspondence, and audit summaries. Communicate clearly and professionally.
Support budget tracking and revenue analysis activities. Organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to various locations to meet program needs. Bilingual or multilingual abilities are desirable but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature.
Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.