Accounts Maintenance Clerk/Payroll Backup (Repost)

Accounts Maintenance Clerk/Payroll Backup
Union Affiliation: United Steelworkers
Pay Grade: 30 Starting Salary $40,711

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Tax Collector, the Accounts Maintenance and Payroll Backup Clerk accepts and processes payments from the public for tax bills, water bills, and special assessments, and performs related duties in the Treasury Office. Working with the Payroll Coordinator, the Accounts Maintenance and Payroll Backup Clerk performs duties related to administration of payroll for the City of East Providence. 

General Responsibilities

• Provides customer service in a professional manner 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.
• Administers and processes payroll through ADP and related payroll platforms (as the primary backup to the Payroll Coordinator).
• Collaborates with payroll clerks to update employee pay and related processes (as the primary backup to the Payroll Coordinator).
• Performs related work as required.

Desirable Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills

• Knowledge of accounting procedures and regulations related to taxation.
• Strong math 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.
• Experience using a software platform such as ADP to process payroll.
• 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: 100% ORAL

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

Application Deadline: September 3, 2024 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 on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  

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