Office Assistant - Collector's Office

TOWN OF WRENTHAM

OFFICE ASSISTANT – COLLECTOR’S OFFICE

The Town of Wrentham is seeking a customer service and detail-oriented candidate with cash handling experience to assist the Town of Wrentham’s Treasurer/Collectors office with daily operations and duties.

Duties include but are not limited to: Utilize strong customer service skills to provide information and assistance to taxpayers and other interested parties; in person, over the phone and online with collections of payments for tax and utility billings, adjustments, investigations and corrections to accounts. Daily processing of payments, sorting and distribution of department mail as well as collection of departmental turnovers from town departments. Responsible for daily end of day reports to ensure daily work reconciles to payments received as well as balancing the cash drawer. Perform office duties and assist
Treasurer/Collector with a variety of administrative responsibilities including preparing vouchers, mailing expense checks and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience: Associates Degree and three years of office experience including municipal experience or equivalent combination. Knowledge of general office procedures, basic bookkeeping principles. Qualified candidates will have computer proficiency including Microsoft Office experience, cash handling, customer service and multi-tasking skills. Working knowledge of Massachusetts Tax Collections laws, procedures and methods preferred. Ability to successfully pass Town of
Wrentham background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. Must be able to be bonded.

Salary: Full-time, Benefit eligible, Union position, M-TH schedule, 35 hours per week.
Expected hiring hourly range: $24.88 -$25.93 (Step 3). Full hourly range $24.88 to
$29.99.

Ways To Apply: Email Application, Resume and Cover Letter to HR@Wrentham.gov or send via USPS to Human Resources 79 South Street Wrentham, MA 02093. Preference is given to those who apply by February 20, 2024. This posting is open until filled.

The Town of Wrentham accommodates the needs of all physically challenged or disabled people by all reasonable means in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.88 - $25.93 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

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

Ability to Relocate:

• Wrentham, MA 02093: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person