Account Clerk

County of Monmouth; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Flexible spending accounts

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Job summary

The Monmouth County Board of Taxation is seeking a temporary full-time Clerk to support during the upcoming tax appeal season. The position runs for up to six months starting December 2026 and requires on-site work in Freehold, NJ.

Typical duties include handling mail, filing, scanning documents, preparing materials for appeal hearings, and providing on-site clerical support during proceedings; schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and filing paperwork.
• Scanning documents for digital recordkeeping and maintaining organized filing systems.
• Preparing and distributing paperwork for appeal hearings and providing on-site clerical support during proceedings.
• Assisting staff and the public with routine inquiries while following office guidelines.

Job description

Salary
$22.00 Hourly
Location
Hall of Records, Freehold, NJ 07728
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Board of Taxation
Opening Date
10/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous

Description

The Monmouth County Board of Taxation is seeking one temporary full-time employee to assist during the upcoming tax appeal season. The positions would start in early December 2026 and run up to 6 months and require working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Day-to-Day Job Duties

On a typical day, the Clerk will handle incoming and outgoing mail, file paperwork, and scan documents for digital recordkeeping. They will maintain organized filing systems to ensure records are easily accessible. The role includes preparing and distributing paperwork for appeal hearings and providing on-site clerical support during proceedings. Daily tasks also involve assisting staff and the public with routine inquiries while following clear office guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing clerical tasks such as preparing and stuffing letters for mailings
• Preparing appeal room books and materials for daily hearings
• Assisting in appeal hearing rooms by operating computers and providing administrative support
• Scanning and organizing resulting documents after hearings
• Completing other related duties as assigned

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

To read a full job description, please go to: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/00001.htm

Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans – 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.

• Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.