Tax Record Clerk - Poughkeepsie, NY
Job Information
ID :
#41280366
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
Some College
Experience Required :
1 year
Salary :
$46,482.80 yearly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week:
35
Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is specialized clerical work involving responsibility for maintaining records; receiving and recording real property taxes, water rents and special assessments; and computing interest and other charges. This class differs from that of Tax Record Clerk Typist by virtue of the absence of skilled typing duties. Work is performed under general supervision with detailed instructions given for new or difficult assignments. Supervision is not normally a function of the class.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
1. Receives taxes on real property and payments for water bills, sewer rents, and other special assessments either over the counter or through the mail;
2. Computes interest and charges for delinquent taxes or partial tax payments after referring to appropriate chart or written instructions;
3. Records collection and maintains accurate, permanent records of tax collections and payments;
4. Balances daily receipts;
5. Searches tax records for payment information upon request;
6. Conducts routine correspondence;
7. Answers routine tax payer questions ;
8. Maintains accurate records of tax receipts;
9. Sorts and files a variety of payment cards and other financial records;
10. Does related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or high school equivalency AND:
EITHER: (A) Completion of one year (30 credits) of college or business school courses;
OR: (B) One year of full-time paid clerical experience which involved extensive public contact in providing financial information;
OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience in (A) and (B) above.
NOTE: Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a high school diploma up to a maximum of two (2) years.
APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN OFFERED AND SCORE IN THE TOP THREE. CANDIDATES ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK.
An application for employment can be found on the City of Poughkeepsie Website under the Human Resources Department.
Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025
Submit resume/application to: City of Poughkeepsie
Human Resources Department
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Or email to: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com
The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
This is specialized clerical work involving responsibility for maintaining records; receiving and recording real property taxes, water rents and special assessments; and computing interest and other charges. This class differs from that of Tax Record Clerk Typist by virtue of the absence of skilled typing duties. Work is performed under general supervision with detailed instructions given for new or difficult assignments. Supervision is not normally a function of the class.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
1. Receives taxes on real property and payments for water bills, sewer rents, and other special assessments either over the counter or through the mail;
2. Computes interest and charges for delinquent taxes or partial tax payments after referring to appropriate chart or written instructions;
3. Records collection and maintains accurate, permanent records of tax collections and payments;
4. Balances daily receipts;
5. Searches tax records for payment information upon request;
6. Conducts routine correspondence;
7. Answers routine tax payer questions ;
8. Maintains accurate records of tax receipts;
9. Sorts and files a variety of payment cards and other financial records;
10. Does related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or high school equivalency AND:
EITHER: (A) Completion of one year (30 credits) of college or business school courses;
OR: (B) One year of full-time paid clerical experience which involved extensive public contact in providing financial information;
OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience in (A) and (B) above.
NOTE: Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a high school diploma up to a maximum of two (2) years.
APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN OFFERED AND SCORE IN THE TOP THREE. CANDIDATES ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK.
An application for employment can be found on the City of Poughkeepsie Website under the Human Resources Department.
Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025
Submit resume/application to: City of Poughkeepsie
Human Resources Department
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Or email to: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com
The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Company Information
Name :
City of Poughkeepsie
Description :
City of Poughkeepsie is a municipality
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Application Information
Email :
Apply direct
or by mail
:
Attn: Maxine Stuart
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
By Phone :
Call Maxine Stuart at 8454514220
Job Posting Entered On :
3/21/2025
Job Posting Expires On :
4/20/2025
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