Assistant Town Collector

Immediate opening for an Assistant Town Collector to assist the Town Collector with financial clerical duties supporting work for the Town Collector’s office, billing of revenue, collection of all billed revenue due and owed and all other related work as required.
Full-time position (36 hours per week, four days per week), benefited.
Starting salary $20.
13 per hour, with annual step and COLA raises.
Qualifications include a High School Diploma (Associate Degree or higher preferable), 2 years of office experience with financial related experience and experience working with the public desired.
*TO APPLY * Submit a resume with a letter of interest and a Town of Dalton Employment Application available on the Town of Dalton website at Dalton-ma.
gov under Jobs.
E-mail Alyssa Maschino at amaschino@dalton-ma.
gov or drop off applications at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 462 Main Street, Dalton, MA.
Position open until filled.
The Town of Dalton is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
_*FULL JOB DESCRIPTION*_ *Purpose: *Performs responsible administrative, financial, clerical duties supporting work for the Town Collector’s office, assisting in the collection of all billed revenue due an owed to the Town.
Performs all other related work as required.
*Essential Functions:*_(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
)_ Processes the daily incoming mail, answers questions regarding local taxes, and refers citizens to the appropriate office.
Posts all payments received and processes reports for proof of balances for all funds received.
Research delinquent tax accounts for mortgage holders regarding the current tax status of property.
Creates and research for municipal lien certificates, including contacting the Fire District to gather information.
Posts abatements and exemptions, performs customer service functions such as looking up taxes owed.
Runs duplicate tax bills and accepts payments.
Research information to verify status of properties to allow approval of building permits.
Prepares turnovers for the Treasurer.
Processes all outgoing mail for Town Hall and delivers to the Post Office.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
*Supervision**:* _Supervision Scope:_ Work is performed in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies to complete assigned tasks; some tasks are performed independently.
_Supervision Received: _Work is performed under the supervision of the Town Collector.
_Supervision Given:_ None.
*Recommended Minimum Qualifications**:* High School diploma or equivalent; two years of office experience with some financial related experience and experience working with the public desired; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
_Special Requirements: _Must be bonded.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
_Knowledge:_ Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures, and administrative record keeping.
Working knowledge of computers with the ability to work with a variety of software packages such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Knowledge of various accounting functions.
_Abilities:_ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to organize files and records.
Ability to interact tactfully and appropriately with the general public.
Ability to work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
_Skill:_ This position requires excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
High attention to detail skills.
Aptitude for working with numbers and details.
Proficient computer skills utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office.
: _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_ Minimal physical effort is required to perform duties in typical office conditions.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak, and hear, use hands to operate equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
May move objects occasionally weighing up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to communicate.
Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
*Job Environment**:* § Work is performed under typical office conditions.
Volume of activity increases with due dates in all collection categories.
Work environment is moderately noisy.
§ Operates computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
§ Makes frequent contacts with the public, state agencies, banks, mortgage companies, attorneys, and other state and town departments.
Contacts involved are made by telephone, in person, or by email.
§ Employee has access to confidential information relating to legal proceedings.
§ Errors could result in considerable delays or loss of service and have possible financial and/or legal repercussions.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.
13 per hour Expected hours: 36 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * No weekends Work setting: * Office Work Location: In person