Connecticut Association of
Assessing Officers

Summary of Position

Clerical and administrative position in the Assessor’s office, plan and organize work according to standard office procedures, perform typing, filing, data entry for valuation of real and personal property, motor vehicle adjustments, and related clerical tasks in the updating and maintenance of all assessment records including street card files, increase and penalty notices, etc. Provide technical and administrative assistance to the Assessor, including various spreadsheets, mass mailings and reports.

Minimum Training and Experience:

The skills and knowledge required for this position would generally be acquired with a high school education with course work in business, English, and arithmetic and two years of general office experience. This position is heavily customer service oriented, directly interfacing with public at the counter, on phone and via email. Experience working with confidential files and records. This position has the opportunity to attend UConn Assessment school to test for CCMA 1 certification. Experience in an Assessor’s Office and knowledge of Connecticut assessment law highly desired.

Duties

• Under direction performs a variety of accounting tasks, including maintenance of accounts and preparation of reports.
• Performs accounting duties of moderate complexity using a variety of software programs
• Performs various clerical, accounting and record keeping tasks.
• Prepares various reports, receives cash, processes payments and posts journal entries.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness and consistency of accounting information.
• Prepares general correspondence, bills and vouchers.
• Maintains records of customer accounts and analyzes and prepares summary reports.
• Enters and retrieves data from the computer or other devices using various software systems.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic clerical, billing and record keeping procedures.
• Ability to use computers with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Munis.
• Ability to review work of others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience in basic accounting, record keeping, or administrative work. Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience with Outlook, Access, Excel and Munis a plus.

Examination may consist of:

Written and/or Computer Assessment: Weight  100% Passing Score 70%

Applications and job descriptions are available in the Human Resources Department, 41 Center, Street, P.O. Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191 or visit our website at: https://www.manchesterct.gov/EmploymentOpportunities. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, or postmarked by Friday, August 2, 2024. No faxed or e-mailed resumes and/or applications will be accepted.

The Town of Manchester shall not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability, or sexual orientation. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, men, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

The above posting is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete description of the position or the process.