There is hereby created within the Department
of Finance the position of Deputy Tax Collector. This is a "hands
on" position responsible for the accounting, planning, management,
reporting, supervision of employees and collections for the Borough's
taxes and utility payments. Additional responsibilities include work
pertaining to general accounting as assigned by the Chief Financial
Officer.
The powers and duties of the Deputy Tax Collector
shall include, but not be limited to:
A. Assists in managing the financial affairs of the Borough
by preparing financial analyses and reports of Borough activities.
B. Prepares reports that outline the Borough's financial
position with regard to income, disbursements, and expenses based
on past, present and future activities.
C. Assists and/or prepares and implements budgets, financial
reports, financial plans, and forecasts for the financial needs of
the Borough.
D. Recommends operational and/or procedural changes due
to anticipated changes in financial status.
E. The review, analysis, evaluation, and reporting on
program accomplishments in financial terms, the comparison of program
performance with operating plans and standards as reflected in financial
data, and reporting on and interpreting finance information with the
objective of promoting efficiency and economy in terms of the results
or program benefits as compared to monetary expenditures.
F. Responsible for administration of tax collections
as directed by Tax Collector as described in the Borough of South
River Ordinances as they relate to the collection, accounting and
reporting of Borough taxes.
G. Preparation and production of annual tax bills and
notices as described by the Tax Collector.
H. Assists the Tax Collector with the planning and execution
of the annual tax lien sales.
I. Prepares month-end reports for reconciliation with
the Finance Department.
J. Prepares to assume the role of Tax Collector.
The Deputy Tax Collector shall have the following
knowledge, abilities and skills, including, but not limited to:
A. Ability to be a "self-starter" with the ability to
work with little or no supervision.
B. Able to format, develop and audit monthly activity
in accounting reports and maintain various computer files.
C. Supervisor experience in a department of five or more
employees.
D. Knowledge of office procedures, computers, software
and peripheral equipment.
E. Demonstrates skills in business correspondence, written
and oral communications.
F. Ability to prioritize duties and work effectively
with Borough personnel and citizens.
G. Demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft Office Products,
including Outlook, Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
H. Experience with a service billing department or function,
preferably a utility function.
I. Experience with Edmonds billing software preferred.
J. Business and accounting experience required.
K. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on intermittent occasions.
The Deputy Tax Collector shall have the following
education, experience and training:
A. Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's
Degree in accounting and work experience in the field is preferred.
A Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field and additional accounting
experience may be substituted for the Accounting Degree.
B. Preferences will be given to candidates who possess
a valid Tax Collector's Certification issued by the State of New Jersey,
Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs,
and/or agree to immediately pursue such certification.
C. Must possess a valid driver's license from the State
of New Jersey.
Attire is business professional. Attire must
be suitable for the position in order to maintain a professional image
of the Tax and Finance Department (no jeans, shorts, T-shirts).
The Deputy Tax Collector shall receive as compensation
for services an annual salary, which shall be fixed in accordance
with the provisions of the ordinances governing the salaries.