Tax Collection Specialist

To apply, please fill out an online application found by going to the Job Opportunities site on the Town website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/southkingstownri? Application materials will be accepted through 5/6/2026. Description Under the general supervision of the Tax Collector, this position is responsible for complex and specialized clerical work involving the application of bookkeeping principles to the maintenance of accounting and fiscal records. Schedule This 35 hour a week SKMEA Union position works a regular schedule of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday with a one hour unpaid lunch break Salary $29.66 - $32.07 Hourly, $53,988 - $58,364 Annually, SKMEA Grade 7, 7 hour shift Examples of Duties

• Acts as primary office contact for walk-in customers at public counter and phone inquiries, determining the nature of the inquiry, and providing assistance;
• Answers questions from the general public, employees, and others, requiring knowledge of appropriate Town ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and State and local laws, and when necessary refers to appropriate persons or departments;
• Processes payments received in the Tax Collection Office;
• Addresses questions and inquiries made by the general public, attorneys, banks, title companies, etc. relating to tax bills and other departmental functions;
• Opens, sorts and delivers the daily mail;
• Reconciles daily batches and all credit card payments received;
• Assists in the preparation of municipal lien certificates;
• Creates bank deposits and processes mortgage companies/financial institutions payments;
• Maintains the tax collector's website and makes updates as required;
• Processes quarterly ACH and bank payment file extraction and subsequent reconciliation;
• Performs transaction corrections and bank corrections;
• Prepares weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports;
• Maintains ACH enrollment accounts;
• Performs receivable transfers and adjustments, including negative balance and prepay transfers;
• Assumes additional responsibilities in the absence of the Tax Collector, including: 1. Monthly reconciliation; 2. Addendum issuance and payment setup; 3. Abatement processing and revisions; 4. Quarterly late notice generation; 5. Payment plan establishment and authorization; 6. Tax Sale support as appropriate; 7. G/L and receivable parameter maintenance;
• Performs other duties as required to ensure the continued operation of the department.
• Provides clerical support to individuals within the department;
• Serves as cashier/office assistant including issuing receipts for utility and various other payments. Typical Qualifications Education and Experience
• High School diploma or GED equivalent;
• Associates or bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field preferred;
• Two (2) or more years of bookkeeping experience with a computerized accounting system and modern office practices such as typing, accounting and computers or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities
• knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting;
• Working knowledge of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet and database/data entry applications;
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedure;
• Knowledge of cash handling and cash reconciliation procedures;
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in carrying out responsibilities according to prescribed accounting procedures;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail;
• Ability to perform with extreme accuracy.
• Ability to keep financial records of moderate complexity;
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public, fellow employees and others;
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Pay:

$29.66 - $32.07 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person