Assessors' Clerk

Deerfieldma; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Deerfield is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assessors' Clerk within the Board of Assessors. This role supports property assessment and taxation functions and handles daily administrative operations for the Assessors' Office.

The successful candidate will maintain records, process exemptions and abatements, prepare reports, coordinate activities, and assist with DOR reporting. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of municipal operations are desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, real estate, or related field with 3–5 years of progressively responsible administrative, municipal, finance, assessment, or related experience.
• Municipal assessing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts property tax laws, GIS and CAMA systems, or ability to acquire such knowledge, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assessment records and databases.
• Process exemptions and abatements.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Coordinate office activities.
• Assist with Department of Revenue reporting requirements.

Skills

Database management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, real estate, or related field

Tools

GIS

CAMA systems

Massachusetts property tax laws

Job description

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The Town of Deerfield is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assessors' Clerk within the Board of Assessors. This position serves a vital role in supporting the Town's property assessment and taxation functions and is responsible for the daily administrative operations of the Assessors' Office. Working under the general direction of the Board of Assessors, the Assessors' Clerk serves as a primary point of contact for residents, taxpayers, Town departments, state agencies, and professional consultants, providing courteous and knowledgeable assistance related to property assessments, exemptions, abatements, and other assessment-related programs.

The successful candidate will maintain assessment records and databases, process exemptions and abatements, prepare reports and documentation, coordinate office activities, and assist with Department of Revenue reporting requirements. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information. Experience with municipal operations, database management, customer service, and Microsoft Office applications is highly desirable. Knowledge of Massachusetts property tax laws, assessing practices, GIS and CAMA systems, or the ability to acquire such knowledge, is preferred.

Qualified candidates should possess an associate degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, real estate, or a related field, together with three to five years of progressively responsible administrative, municipal, finance, assessment, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Municipal assessing experience is preferred.

This is a 40-hour per week salaried position with compensation between $68,000 and $76,000. Core department hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with evening and weekend hours as necessary. The Board of Assessors currently meets twice a month.

The Town of Deerfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.