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The Town of East Lyme

Tax Office is currently hiring for Tax Collection Aide.

Provides technical and administrative assistance to the Tax Collector and Assistant Tax Collector. Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical and administrative work in keeping official records, providing support to the Tax staff, and assisting in the standard operating policies, regulations and procedures of the department.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting and bookkeeping, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience. College degree preferred but not required.

Special Requirements: Detailed orientated with an aptitude for working with numbers and cash/checks accurately.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office, Outlook; modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Operation of telephones, personal computers, copiers, adding machine and other standard office equipment. This position is a 37.5 hour/week full-time hourly union position. Starting pay is $22.23/hour.