Delinquent Tax Collections Specialist

City of Norwalk, Connecticut; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut seeks a Tax Collector’s Office professional to manage current and delinquent taxes, interests, liens, and related assessments. You will implement enforcement procedures, issue warrants, and coordinate with third parties to secure payment.

Key duties include filing bankruptcy claims, UCC liens, maintaining extensive records, and preparing statistical reports. Strong knowledge of tax law and effective communication are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tax and assessment terminology, policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and verify data; perform complex arithmetic with accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects current and delinquent taxes and special assessments, including interest, liens, and other fees.
• Implements collection procedures for delinquent taxes, including demands, warrants, tax sales, and liens.
• Files bankruptcy claims following established guidelines; files UCC liens and maintains records.
• Maintains records, reports, and correspondence; coordinates with attorneys, bank officials, and the public.
• Coordinates with the Assessor’s Office and DMV for daily delinquent reporting; prepares reports.

Skills

Tax collection knowledge

Accounting principles

Data retrieval via computer terminal

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut seeks a Tax Collector’s Office professional to manage current and delinquent taxes, interests, liens, and related assessments. You will implement enforcement procedures, issue warrants, and coordinate with third parties to secure payment.

Key duties include filing bankruptcy claims, UCC liens, maintaining extensive records, and preparing statistical reports. Strong knowledge of tax law and effective communication are required.