Office Support III (Treasurer Department)

Berks County
Reading, PA
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

Responsible for the collection and recording of all monies received over the counter and through the US Mail for tax payments, certification requests, Treasurer licenses, and delinquent Tax Claim payments. This position involves financial tasks involving data entry into the appropriate systems to apply payments accurately, daily balancing and reporting, tax certifications, issuing of licenses, data inquiry, letter composition, filing, phone service, and record keeping.

What You Will Do

Collect and record all incoming payments received via US Mail, delivery service, or over the counter. Maintain and balance individual tax collections per district for deposit. Issue tax certifications for the Treasurer and Tax Claim Bureau to taxpayers as well as various entities such as title companies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Employees must assist in maintaining high program performance standards through efficient work practices. Attention to detail and accuracy are critical to this function.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
  • A minimum of two (2) years' experience in general word processing and office practices, including working with varied computer applications and PC experience.
  • Ability to perform routine office support work.
  • Basic elements of English language usage, spelling, and arithmetic.
  • Ability to utilize word processing equipment as well as a calculator.
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the law as it pertains to County Government.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties, to include all other employees.
  • Knowledge of office methods, practices, and procedures and ability to make arithmetical calculations.
  • Ability to defuse upset customers.
  • Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to handle stress.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Physical presence in the office is required.
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