Assistant Tax Collector

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Tax Collector is responsible for assisting the Tax Collector in the collection of current and delinquent tax revenue and maintaining invoice and payment records in the Tax Office.

SALARY: $50,681.00-$63,929.60- The Town has discretion to hire within the salary ranges depending upon an individual’s qualifications, skills, abilities and years of experience. At its sole discretion, the Town may also make individual salary adjustments to up to five percent (5%) above the maximum rate set.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides general guidance and instruction to other Tax Collector Office personnel as necessary. May assume responsibility of the Office in the absence of the Tax Collector.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects tax payments, directly or through the mail.

• Posts receipts.

• Figures trial balances, monthly reports, annual reports and state reports.

• Figures deposits.

• Records delinquent tax list.

• Places and releases liens on property of delinquent taxpayers.

• Calculates interest on delinquent taxes.

• Answer telephones.

• Acts as Tax Collector in their absence.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Tax Collector.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

• Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and office procedures.

• Working knowledge of the Connecticut General Statutes and Town ordinances used in the daily operations of the Tax Collector’s Office.

• General computer knowledge with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Proficient with basic math, including percentages and calculating interest.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in accounting and one (1) year of experience as a bookkeeper in a similar work environment; OR

• Highschool graduate from a technical or vocational business program with courses in bookkeeping and three (3) years experience as a bookkeeper in a similar environment; OR

• Any combination of training and experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must be a Certified Municipal Collector or obtain certification within forty-two (42) months of hire.

• Must be bondable in accordance with the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut.

• Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license or be able to obtain one in sixty (60) days.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, controls or standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms and occasionally balance or crouch to file documents and reports.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee’s signature below indicates an understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment, with occasional related field work. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderately noisy to noisy in the field.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This position is collective bargaining unit member. This is a full time position and hours of work and days are as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. This position occasionally requires long hours beyond those scheduled hours, including evening and weekend work as job duties demand.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected for conferences and seminars.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of functions, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is the policy of the Town of Watertown to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Town of Watertown will provide reasonable accommodations, that do not present an undue hardship, for qualified individuals with disabilities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send Watertown Job Application to the Town Manager’s Office, Town of Watertown, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown, CT 06795 by 2:00 P.M., December 30, 2025 A Town of Watertown Job Application can be found online at www.watertownct.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,681.00 - $63,929.60 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,681 - $63,930