Tax Collection Specialist (Accountant)

Upper Darby, PA; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Darby School District is seeking a Tax Collection Specialist (Accountant) to support the administration of school district tax collection processes. The role involves maintaining taxpayer records, processing payments, and preparing reports for audits and financial reporting.

You will work under the Controller in a full-time capacity, handling communications with taxpayers and auxiliary agencies while ensuring compliance with district policies and Pennsylvania regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Prior experience in tax collection, accounting, or finance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and organize tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Process and record tax payments and maintain taxpayer records.
• Reconcile tax collections with deposits and financial records.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and annual tax reports; assist audits.
• Respond to taxpayer inquiries and assist with payments.
• Coordinate with tax collectors, municipalities, and county offices.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Accounting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Excel

Education

High School

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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Tax Collection Specialist (Accountant)

Upper Darby School District Upper Darby School District Administrative Office - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952388
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Tax Collection Specialist (Accountant) needed for our Business Office.

Available immediately, p permanent full time position.

Classification - Unclassified - Salary Range- Based on Experience

REPORTS TO: Controller

Job Goal

Responsible for supporting the administration of school district tax collection processes, including maintaining taxpayer records, processing payments, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and assisting taxpayers with inquiries. The position ensures compliance with applicable Pennsylvania tax regulations, district policies, and established accounting procedures while providing accurate financial recordkeeping and customer service.

Essential Functions

Process and record real estate, interim, and other applicable school taxes in accordance with district procedures and Pennsylvania regulations. Maintain accurate taxpayer records, billing information, and account histories. Assist in the preparation and distribution of tax bills, notices, receipts, tax certifications, and other related correspondence.

Monitor tax payment activity and update records accordingly. Reconcile tax collections with bank deposits and financial system records. Prepare daily, monthly, and annual tax collection reports as assigned. Assist with preparation of documentation required for audits and financial reporting. Maintain accurate files for tax-related financial records.

Respond to taxpayer inquiries regarding tax bills, payment options, due dates, penalties, and account balances.

Assist taxpayers with payment processing and documentation requests.

Communicate with tax collectors, municipalities, county offices, and other agencies as needed.

Ensure compliance with district policies, Pennsylvania tax collection procedures, and applicable reporting requirements.

Maintain confidential financial and taxpayer information in accordance with district policies and applicable regulations.

Assist with maintaining procedures and documentation related to tax collection processes.

Prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, and departmental reports.

Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems.

Serve as additional support and back-up for the front desk as needed.

Business and operations departments ad-hoc projects as assigned in the non-tax months (March-June) supporting organizational priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Qualifications

Education

Education Level

Education Dtails

Req

Pref

High School

X

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Req

Pref

Prior experience in tax collection, accounting, or finance

X

Cognitive Ability

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to organize tasks.

Ability to exercise good judgment.

Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, athletic staff, alumni, Joint Operating Committee members, booster groups, staff, co-workers, and general community.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.

Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.

Specific Skills

Must possess active listening skills.

Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once.

Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.

Reports to work on time, gives a full day’s work and makes effective use of time while on the job.

Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.

Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.

Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy.

Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.

Workplace Expectations

Acknowledges individuals’ requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.

Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.

Maintains awareness of the Career and Technology Center’s policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.

Shows initiative and works with minimal supervision.

When appropriate, incorporates progressive ideas/concepts into daily responsibilities.

Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.

Dresses appropriately for job environment.

Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.

Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.

Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with Career and Technology Center policies.

The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Daniel Nerelli , Director of Human Resources
• 8201 Lansdowne Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082, USA
• Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 19082
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]