The City of Perth Amboy (Middlesex County) is looking for an individual to fill a full time position of Assistant Tax Collector within the Tax Collection Department.   The current Tax Collector will be retiring at the end of 2022.

Job Description: Assist the Tax Collector in all statutory requirements along with all phases of tax collections including annual tax billing, delinquent notices, cashiering, proficient in working with senior and veteran deductions, property tax reimbursement applications, lien redemptions, adjustments for tax appeals, monthly reporting, calculations of PILOT, Edmunds requisitioning, and any other related office duties. Must be detail oriented, possess strong customer service and oral and written communication skills, with supervisory experience. Applicant must be knowledgeable in Edmunds System, Microsoft, Outlook, Word and Excel. Applicant must be flexible with scheduling to meet the needs of the department.  Requirements: Strong knowledge of all principles and practices of bookkeeping and their application to the tax collector's office. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three (3) years of experience in the receipt, disbursement, deposit, custody, or other clerical processing of cash items. Experience of Water/Sewer Billing and Collection in Edmunds a plus.  Salary range $65,113 - $86,817.


Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume  to the City of Perth Amboy, Personnel Office at 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 or email to employment@perthamboynj.org by March 18, 2022. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer