Administrative Clerk-Tax Job at City of Portsmouth, NH
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The Administrative Clerk for the City of Portsmouth's Tax Office requires taking considerable initiative and exercising independent judgment and a detailed understanding of and ability to carry out the administrative processes implemented by the tax and revenue collection office by performing highly responsible and complex clerical and administrative work. Relieves managers and/or administrative professionals from administering the details of matters handled by the department or office. The work involves cash receipting, clerical and administrative office duties of significant difficulty including independently maintaining a variety of tasks and records related to the City"s motor vehicle registration and revenue collection, producing quality customer correspondence and other routine documents. The work involves recurring contact with customers, other employees, officials and agencies.
Notary public application costs are paid for by the City for the incumbent to become a New Hampshire Notary Public. New Hampshire law currently requires Notary commission applicants to be residents of the state and does not allow residents from other states who are employed in New Hampshire to obtain a commission (RSA 455:2).
The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!
Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.
Collects, receives, examines, verifies as to proper form and content, processes, records, posts and reconciles as appropriate all payment types, current and outstanding, to the City e.g., property taxes, motor vehicle registrations, parking violations, water and sewer revenues, interest and penalties. Prepares duplicate bills and issues receipts as needed.
Provides a variety of clerical and administrative support to the Revenue Administrator related to the administration of the City"s motor vehicle title and registration program, tax and revenue collection, and online bill payment program.
Prepares and produces complex correspondence, reports, reconciliations and other documents.
Answers telephone and in-person inquiries, service requests, complaints and correspondence from customers in a helpful, courteous and efficient manner. As appropriate, timely forwards non-tax office information requests to the appropriate City department for response.
Processes all motor vehicle returned mail for Tax Office and re-mails to Portsmouth residents" new addresses; notes non-residency issues, etc.
Retrieves and ensures the Tax Office voicemail is forwarded in a timely manner to appropriate staff for response.
Opens and distributes departmental mail.
Performs related work as required, as well as other duties as may be assigned from time to time, by the supervisor.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - An applicant for this position must have graduated from high school, or earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), and received additional training in business subjects and training. Applicant must have cash receipting experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software. Four or more years of progressively responsible clerical experience is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Applicant will be required to complete various tax collector related trainings as set forth above.
Full Job Description
Administrative Clerk- Tax 2022.pdf Disclaimer
The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.
The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478. Application Special Instructions
Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.
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The Administrative Clerk for the City of Portsmouth's Tax Office requires taking considerable initiative and exercising independent judgment and a detailed understanding of and ability to carry out the administrative processes implemented by the tax and revenue collection office by performing highly responsible and complex clerical and administrative work. Relieves managers and/or administrative professionals from administering the details of matters handled by the department or office. The work involves cash receipting, clerical and administrative office duties of significant difficulty including independently maintaining a variety of tasks and records related to the City"s motor vehicle registration and revenue collection, producing quality customer correspondence and other routine documents. The work involves recurring contact with customers, other employees, officials and agencies.
Notary public application costs are paid for by the City for the incumbent to become a New Hampshire Notary Public. New Hampshire law currently requires Notary commission applicants to be residents of the state and does not allow residents from other states who are employed in New Hampshire to obtain a commission (RSA 455:2).
The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!
Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.
Collects, receives, examines, verifies as to proper form and content, processes, records, posts and reconciles as appropriate all payment types, current and outstanding, to the City e.g., property taxes, motor vehicle registrations, parking violations, water and sewer revenues, interest and penalties. Prepares duplicate bills and issues receipts as needed.
Provides a variety of clerical and administrative support to the Revenue Administrator related to the administration of the City"s motor vehicle title and registration program, tax and revenue collection, and online bill payment program.
Prepares and produces complex correspondence, reports, reconciliations and other documents.
Answers telephone and in-person inquiries, service requests, complaints and correspondence from customers in a helpful, courteous and efficient manner. As appropriate, timely forwards non-tax office information requests to the appropriate City department for response.
Processes all motor vehicle returned mail for Tax Office and re-mails to Portsmouth residents" new addresses; notes non-residency issues, etc.
Retrieves and ensures the Tax Office voicemail is forwarded in a timely manner to appropriate staff for response.
Opens and distributes departmental mail.
Performs related work as required, as well as other duties as may be assigned from time to time, by the supervisor.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - An applicant for this position must have graduated from high school, or earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), and received additional training in business subjects and training. Applicant must have cash receipting experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software. Four or more years of progressively responsible clerical experience is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Applicant will be required to complete various tax collector related trainings as set forth above.
Full Job Description
Administrative Clerk- Tax 2022.pdf Disclaimer
The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.
The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478. Application Special Instructions
Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.
Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.