Treasurer's Account Clerk

Responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative tasks: answering phones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, cashiering, data processing and bookkeeping.

Responsible for tax collection in multiple payment forms, receipts current and delinquent tax payments.  Posting manual batches for taxes and receipting monies into the correct accounts. 

Responsible for Bankruptcy records including sending copies to Corporation Counsel along with any statements of tax due. 

Responsible for preparing tax packet for Local Treasurers and Clerks, invoicing and receipting for incurred costs and assisting Clerks with tax packets.   Provides support to Local Treasurers on collecting taxes, address changes, any tax program problems or questions. 

Prepare the IN REM parcels for foreclosure procedures. Coordination Title Reports, legal publication notice and working with Corporation Counsel’s Office and the land owners to help them keep the property

Maintaining and receipting of Lottery Tax Credit, DNR and MFL payments. 

PERIPHERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide backup toTreasurer and Chief Deputy Treasurer as needed.

Review and coordinate update of Treasurer Website as needed. 

Perform other duties as assigned by the Treasurer. 

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:  Two years’ experience in a financial or accounting setting and dealing with the public; experience with written legal descriptions and title experience preferred.

Ability to assist the public in matters regarding real estate tax bills.

Ability to perform data entry quickly and accurately

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.

Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Salary : $21 - $24