Deputy Tax Collector – Bellmawr Borough

Position Description and Requirements:
The Borough of Bellmawr is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as Deputy Tax Collector. This position is responsible for assisting with and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Tax Department, including the billing, collection, recording, and administration of municipal taxes, as well as the billing and collection of municipal sewer charges. The successful candidate will work closely with the Tax Collector and other municipal departments to ensure the accurate and efficient administration of tax and sewer billing and collection functions in accordance with applicable New Jersey laws, regulations, and Borough policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the Borough Tax Department.
• Process and maintain municipal tax billing and collection records.
• Receive, record, and process tax payments and other related transactions.
• Knowledge and proficient in Edmund’s software.
• Prepare and maintain accurate tax and sewer collection records, reports, and reconciliations.
• Be responsible for the billing and collection of municipal sewer charges, including maintaining accurate account information and payment records.
• Respond to taxpayers and residents regarding tax bills, sewer bills, payments, balances, and related inquiries.
• Assist with delinquent tax and sewer account procedures and follow‑up.
• Prepare required reports and assist with financial reconciliation of tax and sewer accounts.
• Assist with tax lien, tax sale, and other collection‑related procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with municipal record‑retention requirements.
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer, Tax Collector, Borough Clerk, municipal staff, auditors, and other appropriate officials as necessary.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable State of New Jersey statutes, regulations, and municipal ordinances governing tax and sewer collection.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to residents, property owners, attorneys, mortgage companies, and other parties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Tax Collector, Chief Financial Officer and Borough Clerk.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in municipal tax collection, municipal finance, accounting, billing, collections, or a closely related field preferred.
• New Jersey Certified Tax Collector certification is preferred.
• Applicants who are currently pursuing New Jersey Tax Collector certification will also be considered.
• Certification or demonstrated experience with municipal sewer billing and collection is a plus.
• Knowledge of New Jersey municipal tax collection laws, regulations, and procedures preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial and municipal records.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively with municipal staff, elected officials, residents, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and municipal financial/tax collection software preferred.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling financial and taxpayer information.

Position Expectations:
The Deputy Tax Collector is an active, hands‑on position responsible for the daily functions of the Tax Department. The successful candidate must be capable of managing multiple responsibilities, meeting statutory and departmental deadlines, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining accurate and timely tax and sewer collection records. The position provides an opportunity for an individual with municipal tax collection experience, or an individual currently working toward New Jersey Tax Collector certification, to assume an increasingly responsible role within the Borough's Tax Department.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be established in accordance with the Borough's applicable salary ordinance and employment policies.

Full‑time $47,500- $57,000