Principal Office Assistant - Treasurer/Collector

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Principal Office Assistant to join their team at the Yarmouth Treasurer/Collectors Division!

The Principal Office Assistant performs administrative work and clerical work as needed to support the operation of the office. This position performs a wide variety of specialized clerical procedures which may involve factual research, analysis, and/or calculations

Examples of position specific duties include:

• Assists the public, town, and vendors with a variety of routine information

• Prepares documents and other information

• Manage and process weekly Payroll

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for department

• Assist with Procurement duties of department

• Assist in preparation of annual budget and weekly oversight of department budgets in MUNIS

• Coordinate Personnel Actions with the Human Resources Department

Performs other duties normal and customary for an office including data entry, accounts payable and accounts receivable; payroll processing, detail billing, working with scheduling software vendor, assists the public, town, and vendors with a variety of routine information, etc.

Must provide excellent customer service.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school degree, including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, office software and office administration. Associate’s degree preferred. Prior experience in a municipal or related field with 3 years’ experience working in direct contact with the General Public in a fast-paced environment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with software packages such as MUNIS a plus.

JOB ENVIRONMENT: Physical requirements include minimal physical effort in performing duties under typical office conditions. Ability to use a keyboard and calculator and view a computer screen for extended periods. Occasionally required to move boxes or lift files up to 20 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete an employment application form. (Current employees are not required to complete an employment application form). Submit the completed employment application form, resume, and cover letter to humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us with “Treasurer/Collector Principal Office Assistant” in the subject line. Include your full name, address, phone number, and email address on the cover letter and resume.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 398-2231 x1274 or email humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us for assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.69 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• South Yarmouth, MA 02664 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Yarmouth, MA 02664: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27