Billing and Collection Supervisor

Town of Barnstable•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

Administrative, technical, and supervisory work in processing and collection of all town taxes and billed receivables and related reports; all other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
More than five years work experience preferably in a municipal financial setting with supervisory responsibilities
Extensive understanding of general office procedures, equipment, and Microsoft office computer applications and billing and collection functions
Knowledge of state and Federal laws governing municipal finance and Federal and state tax regulations
Must have or acquire knowledge of state and local laws as they pertain to the position
Working knowledge of auditing techniques and procedures
Ability to understand the overall objectives and various functions of the Treasurer/Collector Department
Ability to deal effectively with the general public, staff, vendors, town departments and taxing agencies
Ability to attend to details, work independently, use judgment and initiative to prioritize tasks
Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure and time constraints to meet deadlines
Ability to recognize errors and quickly respond with corrective action
Proficiency in the use of standard software applications including word processing, excel, data entry and database management
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good analytical skills needed for researching and resolving issues
Good auditing skills required
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with MUNIS financial management systems preferred
Knowledge of automated accounting systems helpful
Flexibility to be deployed to the various activities within the Treasurer/Collector Department