Clerk II - Seasonal Positions - PT Evenings

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Clerk II - Seasonal Positions - PT Evenings (250006W8)

Looking for night shift seasonal work. We are hiring seasonal clerks to assist with the tax filing season (approximately 2-3 months starting in March). Seasonal night shift is Monday through Friday 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. These positions are ON-SITE positions; staff must report and work at 200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA each shift.

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused and transparent.

The Processing Bureau processes and performs quality reviews of millions of personal income, fiduciary, corporate excise, partnership, estate, special fuels, boat and miscellaneous excise tax returns and deposits over $1.8 billion in payments annually; works closely with the Office of Internal Audit and the Office of Tax Policy Analysis (OTPA) to monitor production, inventories, speed‑of‑service, and revenue collection; and reports daily cash deposits to the Commissioner's Office, OTPA and the state Executive Office of Administration and Finance (ANF).

The Seasonal Clerk II will be required to sort, slice, meter and extract all inbound mail. Sort, screen and scan all documents directed to processing. Perform data entry of all job types on various DOR operating systems. Receives direct supervision from employees of a higher grade, who provide instruction and guidance on procedures, assign work and review performance through reports and conferences for compliance with established standards and procedures.

• Slice all incoming mail to the Processing Division on the Omation slicing machines.
• Sort all inbound mail directed to the Processing Division.
• Extract all documents from envelope and sort accordingly by category.
• Batch and prepare all incoming documents for scanning.
• Scan batches on IBML scanners.
• Key various returns on Fairfax and Genisys on‑line systems.
• Possess basic computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft applications.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, experience in office work, or (B) an equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:

• I. A diploma as evidence of graduation from the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school may be substituted for the required experience.
• II. A diploma as evidence of graduation from a course other than the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school or possession of a Massachusetts high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for a maximum of eight months of the required experience.
• III. A diploma for completion of a program in a recognized non‑degree granting business or secretarial school above the high school level may be substituted for the required experience.
• IV. An Associate's or higher degree may be substituted for the required experience.

* Education toward such a degree or diploma will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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