Treasury Clerk: Tax & Payments Specialist

Dracut; Dracut (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Dracut, Massachusetts is seeking a Principal Clerk in the Treasurer-Collector's Office to provide administrative, customer service, and financial support. Responsibilities include receiving and processing payments, maintaining records, assisting the public and external stakeholders, and supporting compliance with laws and Town policy.

A high school diploma and at least two years in banking or customer service are required, with strong Microsoft Office and bookkeeping skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related banking and/or customer service experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection of real estate, excise, and personal property taxes, as well as water and sewer payments, in person and by mail by receiving, preparing and electronically processing payments.
• Assist with the collection of receipts from town and school departments.
• Assist with the preparation of tax title documentation and reconciliation of tax titles.
• Responds to inquiries and provides assistance to the public, mortgage and title companies, and lawyers by researching and preparing documents, making necessary referrals, and processing Municipal Lien Certificates.
• Balances daily cash receipts and performs accounts payable functions.
• Process and reconcile payment reversals received online and through bank deposits, and notify applicable departments as required.
• Research and prepare tax refunds including calculating interest owed for overvaluations of property.
• Orders office and equipment maintenance supplies and arrange for equipment maintenance.
• Performs administrative support functions, including printing, folding, copying and faxing.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Treasurer/Collector or designee.

Skills

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Ten-key skills

Bookkeeping basics

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

2 years banking or customer service experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Town of Dracut, Massachusetts is seeking a Principal Clerk in the Treasurer-Collector's Office to provide administrative, customer service, and financial support. Responsibilities include receiving and processing payments, maintaining records, assisting the public and external stakeholders, and supporting compliance with laws and Town policy.

A high school diploma and at least two years in banking or customer service are required, with strong Microsoft Office and bookkeeping skills,