Administrative Clerk - Tax Office

• JOB TITLE:** ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK **DEPARTMENT:** FINANCE - OFFICE OF
  
  

THE TAX COLLECTOR **EMPLOYMENT TYPE:** FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT

• UNION/NON-UNION:** SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL The Department of
  
  

Finance is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of

Administrative Clerk within the Office of the Tax Collector. Under

direction of the Tax Collector, the Clerk is responsible for collecting

and receiving revenue which includes parking fines, real estate taxes,

excise taxes, water & sewer fees, and various department billings. The

candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills, with the

ability to handle and deal effectively with the public. In addition, the

candidate should possess previous experience with cash handling

procedures, as well as working in a fast-paced office environment. We

are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to

promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and

on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly

encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals,

bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply

for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse

perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to

our public service. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Collects and receives revenue

including, but not limited to, parking fines, real estate taxes, excise

taxes, water and sewer fees, and various departmental billings. - Inputs

and scans all transactions on computer terminals and provides receipts

to customers. - Balances cash drawer and prepares deposits for bank

daily. Makes deposits at bank, when needed. - Balances checking account

statements. - Sorts and files daily receipts and merges cashiers\' work

and transmits lock box from bank on the computer. - Responsible for

daily/weekly running and balancing reports and entering information into

spreadsheets. - Computes interest, fees, and abatements, adding late

charges and penalty charges. - Provides outstanding customer service by

greeting public, answering questions, collecting payments, etc. -

Performs all related clerical work in connection with the above duties

and responsibilities. - Performs all related work as required or

assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** - High school diploma or equivalent. - At

least one year of related experience required, more than one years\'

Experience Preferred. - Previous Cash Handling Experience Is Required

and essential to perform the duties of this position. - Specialized

training and/or experience in accounting/bookkeeping/cash handling. -

Demonstrated skills in providing exceptional customer service and

dealing with the public effectively. - Excellent communication and

problem-solving skills. - Strong computer and internet skills, including

but not limited to Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.). - Ability

to work in a fast-paced office environment; position requires incumbent

to frequently stand more often than sit. - Strong attention to detail

and ability to multi-task, with further ability to re-focus between such

tasks. **HOURS** Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week 8:30am - 4:00pm

• SALARY** Starting rate \$25.10 an hour Annual increases up to \$35.78
  
  

an hour