Accounts Maintenance Clerk

Treasury Division
Pay Grade: 29 (Starting Salary $42,127) 

Summary: Under the supervision of the Tax Collector, the Accounts Maintenance Clerk accepts and processes payments from the public for tax bills, water bills, and special assessments, and performs related duties in the Treasury Office. 

General Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to taxpayers and customers.
• Processes and records payments from the public for tax bills, water bills, and special assessments using a computerized accounting system.
• Verifies cash, checks, and receipts, balances cash drawer daily, and prepares daily deposit.
• Responds to telephone and email requests for detailed information regarding tax procedures, interest charges, tax sales, water billings, etc. 
• Researches and prepares certified municipal lien requests.
• Serves as a liaison between the Treasury and Water Divisions for customers who seek information related to water services. 
• Performs related work as required.

Desirable Abilities, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Knowledge of accounting procedures and regulations related to taxation.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Spanish and Portuguese preferred).
• Experience using computer applications and platforms for tax collection and/or accounting.
• Experience engaging with the general public in a customer service role.
• Reliable, organized, accurate and pays close attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in tax collection, bookkeeping, accounting, or a related service.
• Three years’ experience providing customer service in a municipal, retail, or corporate setting.

Examination Weight: Oral 100 %. 

Application Process: Apply on the City of East Providence Employment website on ADP Workforce Now.

Application Deadline: January 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm. 

At the City of East Providence, we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  

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