Financial Assistant I

POSITION:  Financial Assistant I Finance Department - Tax Division
Full-Time, 35 hours per week
STARTING RATE: $26.82 / hour (Employees start at position range minimum per contract)
POSITION RANGE: $26.82 - $30.82 / hour
POSITION OVERVIEW & REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Responsible for providing support to taxpayers, real estate agents, title searchers, and attorneys in person, by phone, and electronically. Receives, verifies, and processes tax payments for a variety of accounts; including real estate, motor vehicle, residential sewer, commercial sewer, and personal property. Prepares lien releases. Prepares and processes delinquent tax statements. Must be well organized and be able to effectively prioritize. Must be accurate & attentive to detail, while meeting deadlines on a regular basis. Experience with MUNIS software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
The skills and knowledge required would generally be  acquired with a high school education with course work in Commercial Arithmetic or Bookkeeping and 4 years of responsible clerical bookkeeping experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in lieu of experience or an Associate's Degree with 2 years' experience. Ability to acquire skill to operate data processing equipment. Ability to type.
Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Office on or before the application deadline. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required. SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Review of background and experience with best qualified candidates eligible for written & oral examination.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are available in the Human Resources Office, Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 or online at Applications must be returned on or before April 19th, 2024 .
The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town values diversity at all levels, is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.