ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK - ASSESSING Job at Town of Falmouth, MA

Town of Falmouth, MA Falmouth, MA 02540

The Town of Falmouth is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Administrative Clerk in our Assessing Department. This position works 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

The Administrative Clerk performs the following functions:
Processes various documents and correspondence in a timely manner.

Creates and maintains files for taxable, exempt and personal property ownership records from property sales and deeds; obtains updated information from the Registry of Deeds; processes real estate, personal property abatements, prepares daily and monthly reports; works on-line with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to process requests for abatement of motor vehicle excise tax; maintains town boat file; processes boat warrants and abatements.

Prepares bill schedule with data entry for processing and delivers to Accounts Payable for payment; maintains budget accounts.

Performs data entry for new owner data; creates various reports; submits warrant and commitments to the Town Collector and Town Accountant.

Processes betterment payments; submits warrants to the Town Collector and Town Accountant; maintains exempt property list including all charitable organizations responsible for filing (Chapter land and 3ABC).

Creates and maintains address files and commitment sheets for automobile and boat tax; determines eligibility and processes automobile and boat abatements; receives applications for exemptions, investigates and reviews applications, determines eligibility, and processes exemptions; creates and maintains state exemption reports; processes and files reports with DOR and Division of Local Services for reimbursement to the Town of Falmouth for exemptions; explains assessment of real estate, automobile, personal property and boat taxes; explains Massachusetts General Laws to the public; attends clerk meetings.

Performs other related functions as required and works within the guidelines of the Finance Department.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, computer proficiency, and two years of experience involving customer service and administrative work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Understanding of Excel and Microsoft Word. If hired, must take and pass the Clerk's course offered by the Department of Revenue as offered.

Starting Wage: Step 1 $23.45/hour - Step 3 $25.36/hour* commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package.

  • FY22 rates to be updated pending Town Meeting approval.
Preference Date to Apply: Thursday, February 16, 2023 by 4:30 pm. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by this date and time will be given preference over later applications.

The Town of Falmouth is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.


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