LICENSING SPECIALIST Job Listing at Dollar General in Goodlettsville, TN (Job ID 2024-319208)

Description

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:

Obtaining and maintaining all business licenses and related processes including operating licenses, gross receipts calculations, beer and wine, and tobacco licenses. Researches, prepares, files, processes and remits appropriate applications and payments to comply with the rules and regulations as prescribed in each jurisdiction including past due licenses, new licenses, payment batch preparation and verification, maintaining all current licenses, processing of property tax (both real and personal) and reviewing for accuracy. Assist in maintaining various licensing and property tax databases, extensive tracking through specialized spreadsheets, new store research, verification of documents and surveys for licensing, review and redacting of leases to include with various specialized and regulated product applications, preparing and handling of personal information of officers and field personnel. Encouraged to provide recommendations for process improvements.

• Obtaining and maintaining all licenses for assigned states. Researches, coordinates, prepares, processes and remits assigned license applications and payments for initial licensing and renewals. This information including but not limited to, fingerprints, E-911 verification, background checks, Officer and field PII, redacting leases, aerial site plans and surveys, and coordinating with attorneys. Processes assigned property tax payments in the property tax system. 
• Assists with maintenance of various licensing and property tax databases to account for all license jurisdictions, applications and property tax payments. 
• Reviews license and property tax payments for accuracy of charges based on historical and/or third party data. 
• Researches and resolves license and property tax notices and issues. 
• Coordinates and advises Field Operations on required licenses for new and relocating stores. 
• Assists with or participates in special projects and other assignments as needed or required.

• May assist with property tax audits, business license audits, EBT, electronic funds transfer (EFT) and unclaimed property as directed.

• Good organizational, planning, complex data analytical, and proactive prioritizing skills to maintain and meet stringent deadlines

• Ability to work proficiently with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Ability to interact with government jurisdictions and other departments to obtain relevant information
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Ability to work independently, in groups and in gray area
• Ability to review data, break down critical decision points, and effectively communicate any challenges areas

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year licensing or office experience preferred.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of general office accounting preferred.