Tax & Revenue Specialist

Ludlow; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The Town of Ludlow is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Treasurer/Collector with processing town revenues and high-volume financial transactions. You will assist taxpayers in person, by phone, and online, handle payments, and help prepare reports and reconciliations to keep accounts accurate.

The role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and confidentiality with sensitive financial data. A real estate, personal property, and utility billing environment awaits your expertise.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts Tax Collections law, procedures and practices preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Experience with MUNIS and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive and post payments for taxes and utilities to MUNIS.
• Prepare weekly schedules of Collector’s Payments.
• Reconcile cash reports and deposits.
• Post abatements and exemptions; prepare refund schedules.
• Answer taxpayers, banks, attorneys; explain procedures.
• Assist with payroll preparation and internal reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial records.

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance

3+ years related work experience

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Tools

MUNIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Town of Ludlow is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Treasurer/Collector with processing town revenues and high-volume financial transactions. You will assist taxpayers in person, by phone, and online, handle payments, and help prepare reports and reconciliations to keep accounts accurate.

The role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and confidentiality with sensitive financial data. A real estate, personal property, and utility billing environment awaits your expertise.