Front Counter Clerk - Licensing and Reconciliation (Treasury Office)

Marieheleneblain; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Counter Clerk to join their Treasury Office team. This role is vital as the first point of contact for the public, ensuring smooth processing of payments and issuing licenses. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic accounting knowledge. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, reconciling daily revenue, and assisting with bookkeeping tasks. If you are organized, friendly, and ready to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Personal Time

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service or clerical/accounting work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the county Treasurer’s Office.
• Process payments and issue licenses for various services.
• Perform daily financial reconciliation and maintain records.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Cash Handling

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Software

Job description

Front Counter Clerk - Licensing and Reconciliation (Treasury Office)

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Amenities:
The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package to employees including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement.

Position Summary:
The Front Counter Clerk – Licensing and Reconciliation serves as the first point of contact for the public at the county Treasurer’s Office. This position is responsible for processing payments, issuing licenses (such as dog and fishing licenses), collecting taxes from the public and tax collectors, and performing daily financial reconciliation including balancing a checkbook and preparing deposit summaries. The role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic accounting knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide front counter customer service to the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Issue licenses, permits, and receipts for payments including taxes, dog licenses, and fishing licenses
• Accept and process payments in cash, check, or electronic form
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and licenses issued
• Collect and reconcile daily revenue, balance the office checkbook, and prepare bank deposits
• Work with tax collectors to receive and record collected tax payments
• Assist with basic bookkeeping and data entry in treasury systems
• Perform end-of-day cash drawer balancing and reconcile discrepancies
• Answer phone inquiries and assist customers with licensing and tax related questions
• Ensure compliance with county policies and procedures related to licensing and revenue collection

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in cash handling, customer service, or clerical/accounting work
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional and friendly manner

Employment Category:

• Full Time
• Non-Exempt

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Textile Manufacturing