Treasurer Clerk I

Calvert County Government

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About The Position

ATTENTION: This job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) March 20, 2026, or (B) The date that 100 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 100 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59 pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 100. Performs general office clerical work in support of treasurer department operations. The work involves receiving and processing payments due to the County and issuing licenses; workers respond to taxpayer inquiries in person and by telephone. The work also involves the processing of deeds. The work requires prior experience in office clerical work. The work is performed under close to general supervision of administrative staff. Essential Job Functions Receives, verifies, and processes payments to the County such as water and sewer payments, and taxes. Calculates amounts for tax bills. Acts as primary deed examiner, including intake, vetting, and approval. Verifies expenditure vouchers and prepares purchase requisitions. Processes and handles related clerical tasks associated with deeds. Processes tax and water sewer bills and settles cash registers. Collects payments for and issues animal and liquor licenses. Assists and responds to inquiries from the public regarding taxes, payments, licenses and related matters. Answers telephone calls and processes incoming mail. Disburses petty cash. Assists with the tax sale preparation; performs audits; and prepares reports as needed. Maintains various databases for tax refunds, tax credits, and hotel/motel excise taxes. Performs general office clerical work as assigned. Other Duties Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of-- Modern office procedures and practices including operation of office appliances such as calculators and computers.
• Ability to-- Provide quick, courteous and efficient service to the public.
• Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Use a computer to work on spreadsheets and financial/accounting software.
• Perform general office clerical work quickly and efficiently.
• Deal effectively with the public.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years dealing with the public in a customer service setting that includes cash handling, payment processing, and recording financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies, and processes payments to the County such as water and sewer payments, and taxes.
• Calculates amounts for tax bills.
• Acts as primary deed examiner, including intake, vetting, and approval.
• Verifies expenditure vouchers and prepares purchase requisitions.
• Processes and handles related clerical tasks associated with deeds.
• Processes tax and water sewer bills and settles cash registers.
• Collects payments for and issues animal and liquor licenses.
• Assists and responds to inquiries from the public regarding taxes, payments, licenses and related matters.
• Answers telephone calls and processes incoming mail.
• Disburses petty cash.
• Assists with the tax sale preparation; performs audits; and prepares reports as needed.
• Maintains various databases for tax refunds, tax credits, and hotel/motel excise taxes.
• Performs general office clerical work as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED