CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ANN #: 16-56 I MASSACHUSETTS

ISSUED:

11/05/15CLOSING DATE:

11/19/15LOCATION:

Collector/Treasurer/Parking Div.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT CLERK Two (2) Permanent Full-time Vacancies (35 Hrs/wk) Grade 6; Hourly Rate Range $15.19 - $19.66

DE FINITION: Skilled accounting and bookkeeping work in maintaining financial ledgers and journals; all other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

City Treasurer/Collector/Parking OfficeUpdates computer-based personal property, real estate, water, sewer, stormwater and parking accounts; posts payments, abatements/exemptions or refunds to accounts; runs journal reports; takes payment at the counter and through the mail; reviews lock box exceptions via website; prepares and balances deposits; researches and prepares worksheets for Municipal Lien Certificates; generates various reports as necessary; coordinates billing with other departments; releases holds at the Registry of Motor Vehicles; issues parking meter bags and permits.

Answers questions from residents directly and by telephone, providing information and making referrals to other offices and agencies as appropriate; explains tax collection procedures and regulations; assists taxpayers in understanding tax bills and related documents; explains departmental procedures; assists banks, realtors, attorneys, etc. with information; researches questions and troubleshoots.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: High school education including courses in accounting or bookkeeping; three years accounting or bookkeeping experience; experience in municipal government preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience .

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill: Working knowledge of office practices and procedures; working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to departmental functions.

Skill in typing and computer applications; ability to organize financial records; ability to operate various types of office equipment including a computer.

Ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with city departments, and to assist others in an effective manner.

NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY

Physical Requirements:Duties may require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in carrying, lifting or moving light-weight materials or equipment, walking and/or standing approximately half of the time in a typical office environment.Ability to operate a keyboard.

FRINGE BENEFITS:Benefits are covered by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

TO APPLY : Employees who wish to be considered for transfer or promotion to the position may do so by completing a Promotion/Transfer Request form and submitting it to the Human Resources Department, 240 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060 by close of business on the above closing date. Others please submit a City application and/or resume by above closing date.

~~Equal Opportunity Employer~~