TAX CLERK/PAYROLL SPECIALIST – FULL TIME

Mount Holly Township is seeking a highly responsible, detail and service-oriented individual to join the Finance/Tax office team. This is a full-time Tax Clerk/Payroll Specialist position working under the direction of the CFO and Tax Collector. Functions include, but are not limited to: billing, collection of taxes, assisting with Senior Citizens’ and Veterans’ deduction, reconciling deposits and inputting daily records into the computer, handling telephone and written inquiries concerning the Tax Collector’s office, interacting with residents and assisting with requests for information. The clerk will interact with residents/customers at the walk-up window for collection of fees and taxes through the Edmunds Operating Platform. This position demands independent work, initiative, and ability to work with frequent interruptions. Proficiency in Edmunds and experience with PILOTs is recommended. Payroll Specialist – job duties include but are not limited to calculating salaries and benefits, processing employees’ paychecks by collecting their payroll data and timecards. Verifying employees' work hours and payment through the payroll system, issuing deductions, earnings and other statements to employees and updating payroll records regularly. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes. Applicants should have a background in municipal finance, bookkeeping or accounting. The candidate must have knowledge of the Edmunds platform and computer skills are required, specifically Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), and working knowledge of financial software. Salary 40,000 - 50,000 annually. Benefits include health insurance, pension, sick, vacation and personal time.  We offer a 4-day work week – Monday to Thursday.  Interested candidates shall email a cover letter and resume to LMurray@twp.mountholly.nj.us. Closing date: August 1, 2025.