What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Collector's Clerk position at Town of Exeter?
TOWN OF EXETER NOTICE OF VACANCY TAX COLLECTOR’S CLERK The Town of Exeter seeks a qualified individual to serve as Tax Collector’s Clerk. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Processing real estate, tangible property, and other municipal tax payments, providing customer service to property owners and the general public in person, by telephone, email, and written correspondence regarding tax accounts, payments, balances, interest calculations, and collection procedures, maintaining accurate records through filing, data entry, scanning, and document management. Qualifications include, but are not limited to: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability and willingness to learn and work with new computer programs (particularly, collector and accounting software); previous experience in administration, secretarial, accounting, receivables and payables, and general office functions. The candidate must be detail oriented and have the ability to effectively work with and interact with the public and staff. Additional duties and cross training may be assigned at the discretion of the Tax Collector. Applicants possessing advanced degrees and/or certifications may receive additional consideration. The Tax Collection Clerk will work under the supervision of the Exeter Tax Collector and at the pleasure of the Exeter Town Council. This is a union position, part-time, 21 hours per week. Monday-Friday to report at 9:00 a.m. Extra hours may be required when needed (compensation accordingly). Salary is as approved at the annual Financial Town Meeting. Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Kerri Petrarca, Tax Assessor/Collector, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI 02822, or to taxcollector@exeterri.gov. Questions should be directed to Ms. Petrarca, (401) 294-4864. Lynn M. Hawkins, CMC Exeter Town Clerk THIS VACANCY WILL POST UNTIL FILLED Posted: July 14, 2026
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.80 per hour
Expected hours: 21.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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