Tax Clerk I

• Interested candidates MUST APPLY ON WWW.ENFIELD-CT.GOV by 5pm on 12/16/2021 to be considered. really application alone WILL NOT SUFFICE.

TAX CLERK I

Hours: Full-time, 35-hour work week (Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 5:00pm)

Pay: $24.20/hour ($44,044 annually)

Closing Date: DECEMBER 16, 2021

TOWN OF ENFIELD

JOB DESCRIPTION

TAX OFFICE - FINANCE DEPARTMENT

TAX CLERK I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This work involves the routine receiving and recording of tax and sewer assessment payments and performing other clerical tasks in the Tax Office. Assists in daily posting of tax receipts and monthly reports.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Collector of Revenue or his/her designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular & punctual attendance; assists in the daily opening and closing of the Tax office; receives and records receipts, tax/sewer assessment payments; checks records for back tax/sewer assessment payments; calculates interest penalties and delinquent taxes; operates computer terminal for posting receipts; answers inquiries at the counter or by phone for lawyers, real estate brokers, accountants, taxpayers, Motor Vehicle Department and others; cashes out cash drawer and balances receipts; opens and separates mail; enters tax and sewer assessment payments sent by mail into terminal; helps prepare tax bills and notices and assists in preparation of mailings; prepares bank deposits in absence of Tax Clerk II; update changes and make corrections to rate books, bills and notices; releases tax and sewer liens; coordinates collection of bad checks; secures office at end of day in absence of Tax Clerk II.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs related work as required.

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

While performing the duties of the job the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach with arms and hands, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and reach with hands and arms; talk or listen. The employee may occasionally be required to kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computer and various office equipment.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

May be required to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge as well as the exercise of independent judgment.

May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperature and electro-magnetic radiation as a computer screen.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; good knowledge of tax department operation, policies, practices and terminology; working knowledge of rules, regulations, laws and ordinances pertaining to the collection of taxes; skill in the operation of modern office machines such as calculator, adding machine, typewriter; ability to make moderately complex computations with speed and accuracy; some ability to type; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to work in harmony with others; neat appearance; dependability; honesty; tact. Must be proficient on the computer.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience in clerical or cashiering work involving considerable math computing, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Revised: 2-1-99

Apply on-line at www.enfield-ct.gov

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• clerical or cashiering: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location