Collector's Apprentice

Our second generation Windows-based Tax Collection program takes the most popular collection program in Arkansas to the next level. The object of The Collector's Apprentice program is to provide an improved environment for the taxpayer while reducing the operating costs of the Collector's office. By employing technologies used in the retail and banking markets, the process of tax collection becomes less frustrating for the taxpayer, more accurate, and more efficient. Customers report shorter lines, quicker receipting, more satisfied taxpayers, quicker daily balances and less need for overtime.

Internet based tax collection is available in addition to on-line data access and specialty access for mortgage and abstract companies.

Collector's Apprentice features include:

Collects Ad Valorem taxes, Timber tax, Special Improvement District taxes, Voluntary taxes, and other types to suit the county's needs.
All obligations for a given taxpayer are consolidated on a single screen.
Automatic calculation of all penalties, interest and fees for delinquent accounts with override ability.
Collects Current, Delinquent and Current-Delinquent simultaneously to expedite mail processing after October 10th deadline.
Locates taxpayers by Account number, Parcel number, First or Last Name, Mailing address, Property address, Legal description or any combination of dozens of fields
Barcodes on statements for faster and more accurate service when receipting payments.
Electronic Mortgage company servicing is highly automated, improving efficiency and accuracy, and speeding deposit of large payments.
Detailed tracking and reporting of Homestead Act information.
Extensive automation and immediate access to the taxpayer's complete history speeds collection and reduces taxpayer frustration.
Complete integrated Final Tax Settlement with available County Clerk module
Sophisticated security settings allow Collector to grant access to users with a high degree of flexibility

Collector's Apprentice also features extensive reporting abilities, such as:

Fast database technology produces most reports in a matter of seconds
Consolidated Tax Statement includes all tax obligations on a single document, including Personal Property, Real Estate, Special Improvements, Timber Tax, etc.
Detailed Receipt includes breakdowns for each property, tax or fee for each payment transaction.
Account History may be printed on demand with complete transaction history for any property.
Daily Reports include Collection Summary and Distribution, Bank Deposit Ticket, Cash Drawer Reconciliation, Daily Receipt Recap and Posting Report.
All reports available for preview on screen

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