Principal Office Assistant - Assessor's

Job Title: Principal Office Assistant
Department/Division: Finance/Assessing
Union Affiliation: SEIU A
Status: Full-time
Pay Grade: 8
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Pay Rate: $28.68 expected starting pay (range $28.68-$35.11), plus benefits

Town of Yarmouth is searching for a strong administrative professional to join our Assessing Division.

The Principal Office Assistant performs administrative work and clerical work as needed to support the operations of the office. This position performs a wide variety of specialized clerical procedures which may involve factual research, analysis, and/or calculations. Performs other duties normal and customary for an assessing office including data entry, abatement and exemption processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable; assists the public, town, and vendors with a variety of routine information, etc. Must provide excellent customer service.

Works under the general direction of the Director of Assessing and in accordance with state statutes and directives of the Department of Revenue.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience in a municipal or related field with three years’ experience working in direct contact with the General Public in a fast-paced environment; high school degree, including additional course work in bookkeeping, office software, including Microsoft Office suite and Adobe, office administration, data processing, real estate, statistics; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate’s Degree preferred. Experience with software packages such as MUNIS a plus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit an employment application form, resume, and cover letter to humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us with “Assessor’s Principal Office Assistant” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume. Applications received prior to November 16, 2026 will receive preference. Please go to www.yarmouth.ma.us/jobs/aspx and print an employment application form. (Current employees are not required to complete an employment application form).

The Town of Yarmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 398-2231 x1274 or email humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us for assistance.