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The town of Easton is accepting applications for a qualified individual to fill the position of full time Collections Assistant. The Collections Assistant provides financial record keeping, bookkeeping, computer application work and clerical work under the direction of the Collector/Treasurer and in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, town policies, bylaws and Massachusetts Department of Revenue and federal law.
Duties include but are not limited to: answering inquiries from taxpayers; performing a wide variety of general clerical duties; creating correspondence using regular mail, email, printed reports and spreadsheet programs; maintaining cash book; accepting, coding, collecting and balancing all types of town payments; balancing money received from town departments; creating daily turnover sheets; printing all types of bills; balancing tax receivables yearly or more often as needed; creating files for all bills; working with multiple interruptions.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduate; associate degree preferred; three years’ experience in banking, clerical, accounting or bookkeeping work; municipal experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
This is a union position with excellent benefits and municipal pension system. Step 1 is $27.95 per hour; anticipated hiring range is $27.95 – $30.54 per hour ($50,860.16 – $55,593.72 annual salary) depending on qualifications. Easton has a strong culture of professional development and fosters continuous growth for its employees.
Click here to see job description which includes full job responsibilities. Interested applicants can apply using the following URL to apply and see full job posting: www.easton.ma.us/jobs. Cover letter, resume and Town of Easton employment application are required and must be submitted to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through March 11.
The town of Easton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse and talented candidates to apply.