Job Details

TELLER
TREASURER & COLLECTOR OF TAXES
CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Teller in the Office of the Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Under the direction of the Head Teller, the Teller is responsible for receipting cash, check, and credit card payments for Real Estate, Personal Property, and Excise taxes, as well as fees, assessments, betterments, or any other municipal charges. The Teller is accountable for the safekeeping, reconciliation, and remittance of all receipts processed by the Collector’s Office. All transactions must be processed in accordance with the Collector’s policies and procedures and must be promptly and accurately entered in the City’s books and records. The Teller must also provide exceptional customer service, and always maintain a high level of professionalism while working with the public.

Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Accept and receipt cash, checks, and credit cards for settlement of City receivables
• Record all transactions into City accounting systems completely, accurately, and timely
• Reconcile individual cash drawer daily to the city accounting systems
• Receipt and record transactions received via US Mail into the City accounting system
• Aggregate, reconcile, and prepare bank deposits
• Receipt and record transactions received from other receipting departments via interoffice turn-in
• Research customer inquiries regarding accounts or receipting transactions
• Assist with daily customer service tasks as assigned
• Scan all daily work into electronic storage media

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and detail orientation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with receipts processing and receivables
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in a defined teller bank
• Ability to work in a high traffic and time sensitive environment
• Ability to work independently, consistently, and reliably in a tightly scheduled department

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of related experience, which includes cash handling and customer service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel to analyze and reconcile financial data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business/Public Administration, or related field
• Five (5) years of related experience, which includes cash handling and customer service

SALARY RANGE: $ 25.02- $30.18 hourly, full-time with an excellent benefits package.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024, to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.