TREASURY AIDE

City of Woonsocket • Woonsocket, RI

2d • $46,651 - $49,059 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Woonsocket is looking for a Treasury Aide. Reporting to the City Treasurer, the Treasury Aide assists in the collection of all municipal taxes, current and delinquent water bills, assessments, sewer use and other miscellaneous charges. The person in this position also stores and maintains the disposition of all treasury records, certifies all miscellaneous receivable collections, and assists as needed in the Water Department, as well as with all scheduled City tax sales. The Treasury Aide assists in the collection of all municipal taxes; current and delinquent, water bills, sewer use charge, assessments, and miscellaneous charges. Maintains storage and disposition of records. Certifies miscellaneous receivable for collection. Assists the Water Division to set up and conduct water shut-offs. Assists in the tax sale programs, and does related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, preferably in the municipal field.
• Knowledge of municipal tax laws as they relate to this position.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with computerized record keeping and revenue systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cordial working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Cordial manner when dealing with the public in person, or on the phones.

Nice To Haves

• Business diploma

Responsibilities

• Sets up accounts receivable.
• Processes all abatements and adjustments for taxes, water, sewer, and miscellaneous bills.
• Assists in the preparation of mail related to delinquent collection efforts, when requested by supervisor.
• Processes all bank escrow payments.
• Handles services for water shutoff.
• Makes telephone calls to delinquent taxpayers and to banks for escrow payments.
• Provides backup coverage for the switchboards.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED