Tax Collection Supervisor, Public Finance

Plainsboro; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Township of Plainsboro is seeking a Tax Collector to manage the taxation office, billings, collections, and related reporting. The role requires NJ CTC certification, several years of tax collection experience, and supervisory ability.

The position works with the Finance Department to ensure accurate accounting and timely responses to taxpayers. Responsibilities include administering tax billing, overseeing payment processing, maintaining accounts, and coordinating with county/state offices.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Certified Tax Collector (CTC) certificate.
• Three (3) years of tax collection experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of New Jersey municipal tax collection laws, tax sales, billing and collection procedures.
• Familiarity with Edmunds, electronic payment platforms, bank systems and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong accuracy, organization, communication, public service and staff supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily Tax Collection Office activities, including receiving and processing payments; addresses returned/NSF payments.
• Prepares and issues annual regular and estimated tax bills and related billing adjustments.
• Bills, collects and tracks payments under Township PILOT agreements and delinquent accounts.
• Maintains taxpayer accounts and coordinates daily deposits with the Finance Department.
• Prepares monthly cash book, tax levy and reports, and other required filings.

Skills

Tax collection

Supervisory experience

Public service

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Tax Collector (CTC) certificate

Tools

Edmunds

Electronic payment platforms

Bank systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Township of Plainsboro is seeking a Tax Collector to manage the taxation office, billings, collections, and related reporting. The role requires NJ CTC certification, several years of tax collection experience, and supervisory ability.

The position works with the Finance Department to ensure accurate accounting and timely responses to taxpayers. Responsibilities include administering tax billing, overseeing payment processing, maintaining accounts, and coordinating with county/state offices.