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Amy Conner

Vincennes

Summary

Finance professional with extensive experience in budget management and accounting at City and County levels. Expertise in real estate tax and appraisal, supported by strong office management capabilities. Skilled in developing internal controls and advising departments on financial matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all processes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Clerk Treasurer

City of Vincennes
Vincennes
05.2023 - Current
  • Payroll and accounting clerk.
  • Input and maintained payroll information for part time, full time, and seasonal employees. ADP Payroll software. Balanced Payroll software with financial software.
  • Managed pension payments for retired fire and police.
  • Maintained information and payments for employee public retirement fund (INPRS).
  • Managed benefits including proper deductions and enrollments, both pre and post tax deductions.
  • Maintain current and historical budget information in financial software.
  • Edited and corrected claim information as necessary.
  • Provided necessary information to state agencies including SBOA.
  • Created internal control protocols for inter departmental projects.
  • Provide reports to department heads including explanations of reports.
  • Work with financial advisors to insure all funds are balanced.
  • Provide guidance for departments on financial matters.
  • Research historical accounting records for accuracy, and correct previous errors as necessary.
  • Maintain records of grant payments and receipts.
  • Maintain records of bond payments and receipts.
  • Maintain records of tax monies received.

Knox County Settlement Deputy

Knox County Government
Vincennes
01.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed real estate side of Auditors office. Was the point person for interactions between the offices of the Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor.
  • Reported annual real estate information to the state, including explanations of any changes, for CVAV and Abstract.
  • Calculated county tax bills and processed corrections as necessary.
  • Directed staff on proper office procedures and educated employees on changes in tax legislation.
  • Created and maintained records of abatements, TIF zone properties, UEZ properties, and other special tax deductions.
  • Disbursed millions of tax dollars collected to all taxing districts, including schools, libraries, and fire districts.
  • Disbursed monthly payments from the state to appropriate taxing units. Worked with treasurers office to insure all monies were balanced and correct in financial software.
  • Maintained and managed any liens or fees applied to tax parcels.
  • Directed annual tax sale event in conjunction with treasurers office.
  • Explained any tax issues to taxpayers, including explanation of the entire method of tax bill calculation including Tax Caps, applicable deductions, special tax situations, and ownership options.
  • Assisted County Council with budget preparation and processing, including reports, calculations, state reporting, and organization.
  • Functioned as Secretary for County Commissioners; prepared minutes, kept copies of ordinances and resolutions, maintained project bids and contracts.

Knox County Deputy Assessor

Knox County Government
Vincennes
01.2011 - 11.2018
  • Certified Level II Indiana Assessor/Appraiser.
  • Input real estate property information into software. Including sketches, grades, condition, and effective year.
  • Track and implement changes with building and demolition permits, and GIS photography.
  • Explained changes in assessments to taxpayers, and how these changes reflected on their tax bills.
  • Created and maintained database of tax exempt properties, mobile homes, flood plain areas, classified forests, and agriculture soil types.
  • Assisted title searchers with historical information regarding parcel ownership and exact locations using legal descriptions.
  • Created and maintained database of abatements and TIF zone properties.
  • Processed and regulated all Oil assessments.
  • Secretary to the Property Tax Board of Appeals.

Education

Bachelor's degree -

Cornish College
Seattle, WA
06.1993

Skills

  • Real estate tax and appraisal
  • Title processing
  • Accounting and budgeting
  • Accounts payable and payroll
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Office management and general ledger

Timeline

Deputy Clerk Treasurer

City of Vincennes
05.2023 - Current

Knox County Settlement Deputy

Knox County Government
01.2019 - 05.2023

Knox County Deputy Assessor

Knox County Government
01.2011 - 11.2018

Bachelor's degree -

Cornish College
Amy Conner