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Position range in Coos County $41.23 - $77.52 Per hour Assistant Finance Director

City of Berlin

Occupation:

Financial Managers

Location:

Berlin, NH - 03570

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

10/20/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

NHWorks Job Match

Web Site:

NHWorks Job Match

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

10/22/2026

Expires:

11/19/2026

Job #: 532524

Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Associate's Degree Experience

60 Month(s) Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Hours

35 Hours Per Week Benefits

Job Description

. Assistant Finance Director/Deputy Tax Collector

Department(s): Finance

Reports to: Finance Director Job Summary

This position serves as assistant to the City Finance Director/Tax Collector and is responsible for

varied professional accounting tasks. In the absence of the City Finance Director, the position will

oversee the day-to-day operations and supervise staff in the Finance and Collections Department. Summary of Essential Job Functions

Serve as assistant to the City Finance Director and in the absence of the Finance Director

oversee the day-to-day operations and supervise staff in the Finance and Collections

Department.

Serve as Deputy Tax Collector.

Prepare and analyze financial reports, maintain cost accounting records on equipment and

projects.

Monitor expenditure patterns for investment purposes.

Work at the collections counter in the absence of a collections clerk and serve as a third

counter person as necessary for the collection of real estate taxes, sewer taxes, motor

vehicle registrations and all other city revenues.

Assist Finance Director in budget data and supporting documentation.

Assist the tax collector in processing the real estate tax warrant and preparing bills for

mailing.

Assist the tax collector in all aspects of the real estate tax lien and tax deed process as

necessary. Record date, book and page of lien and deed in Tax Collection software.

Verify cash receipts daily; prepare and balance a weekly and monthly summary report to the

general ledger. Report any discrepancies to the Finance Director.

Maintain all aspects of sewer billing and accounting. Coordinate the processing of the sewer

warrant and bill preparation for mailing. Reconcile the sewer accounts to the general ledger

on a monthly basis. Report any discrepancies to the Finance Director.

Assist the Public Works Director in researching records for sewer abatement considerations.

Oversee and process Citys payroll and employee benefits in the absence of the payroll clerk.

Assist the payroll clerk in the preparation of the quarterly State Employment Report.

Oversee payroll and accounts payable and receivable.

Enter cleared entries (checks, deposits, debits and credits) in the general fund bank

reconciliation software.

Assist in tracking accounts receivable at fiscal year end and prepare a monthly report of

receivables.

Take initiative to assist Department in whatever is needed and perform any other tasks

assigned by Finance Director. Minimum Requirements

Degree in financial accounting or a combination of accounting coursework and a minimum of 5 years

of work experience in financial accounting. Working knowledge of computers, MS products and

spreadsheets. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong supervisory skills. The

requirements listed above may be satisfied by having any equivalent combination of education and

experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Abilities Required

Ability to understand City accounting systems and to take the initiative to assist and improve City

Finance Department operations. Ability to fully utilize accounting software and computers to keep

financial records so that there is clear documentation of work accomplished and a clear record of all

changes to city financial systems. Ability to work with many different people both inside and outside

the Finance Department. Ability to work well with the public under difficult circumstances at times.

General knowledge of personal computer hardware and software including familiarity with the use of

various software applications including word-processing, electronic spreadsheets and data bases.

An incumbent in this position consistently demonstrates an initiative to tackle assigned projects

without direct supervision, an interest in maintaining financial systems, and has a pleasant and helpful

demeanor with public and staff. Work is performed in office. This includes the ability to lift up items

weighing up to 25 pounds. Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed

by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to

perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Application deadline:

Position will remain open until filled Please submit application to: City Managers Office, City Hall 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or info@berlinnh.gov

Phone:

603-752-7532 The City of Berlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer