LEAD CLERK - TREASURY

Lead Clerk - Treasury

Finance Department, Treasury Division -Full Time (37.5 hrs.)

Join our dynamic Treasury Division as a Lead Cashier Clerk and play a pivotal role in providing essential services to our community. In this role, you’ll work to monitor front-line cashier clerks and as part of our team, you'll assist in facilitating crucial financial transactions, including auto and boat registration, property tax payments, and parking ticket collection. If you're detail-oriented and customer-focused, we want you on our team! Take the next step in your career and apply today to make a meaningful impact in our community's financial well-being.

Duties & Responsibilities:
This is responsible work of a fiscal nature involving the handling of City funds and tasks related to the treasury function of the Finance Department. Work involves monitoring of front-line cashier clerks, as well as other office reporting responsibilities. Work is performed under the direction of the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Knowledge of vehicle and boat registrations, real estate and excise tax, sewer user fees, and special assessment district rules and regulations, including state laws is preferred. Assist in daily cash balancing. Assist customers and clerks with property tax, excise tax, sewer user fee, and special assessment fees. Completes reports for Treasury use, State Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W).

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a municipal environment is highly preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with BMV and IF&W processes and procedures, training and cash handling.
• Direct customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of computer financial software systems and database software.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, rules and regulations related to BMV processes.
• Proficiency and accuracy with balancing of accounts and cash.
• Ability to work independently and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and customers.
• Must complete Maine State BMV New Registration training and receive certification within five (5) months of hire.

Applications accepted until filled
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

CEBA Union position - Grade 14 - Salary range starting at $835.50/week ($22.28/hour).

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : CEBA

Job Family : ADMIN & SUPPORT SERVICES

Posting Start : 03/08/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description