The town of Yarmouth is hiring an Assistant Treasurer/Collector
Performs administrative and supervisory work involving receipt, expenditure and custody of municipal funds, investment/borrowing of money, custody of tax title properties, collection of all money due to town, and payroll.
Supports all activities/responsibilities of the Town Collector including billing, receipt, collection of property taxes (real and personal), motor vehicle excise taxes, boat excise taxes, and other miscellaneous receivables. Supports collection of water, service connection, septage and solid waste bills. Fosters collaboration, coordination and communication with other Town Departments/Divisions that contribute data and information required to issue bills timely and accurately.
Supports all activities and responsibilities of Treasurer including: clearing committed amounts by timely collection, warrant to deputy collector, tax title, abatement; managing tax accounts affected by Bankruptcy and Land Court decision; receiving and verifying deposits and posting to financial system revenue from all departments. Establishes payment plans with delinquent payers and monitor payers adherence; carry out other specialized collection efforts. Auction Tax Titles and process Land of Low value delinquent properties. Serve as custodian for foreclosed properties.
Bachelor’s Business Administration, Accounting or related field; Certification as MA municipal Treasurer and Collector preferred. Five years experience in responsible position involving payroll, bookkeeping, accounting and treasurer/collector functions; or equivalent combination of education/experience. Must be able to be bonded throughout tenure.