Town of Freeport - Finance Counter Clerk

Start Date: January 28, 2025 | End Date: March 31, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Finance
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The Town of Freeport is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week full-time Finance Counter Clerk to join our Finance Department. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team and play a part in serving our community.

The Counter Clerk provides essential support in the Finance/Tax Department by managing municipal revenue processes, assisting customers with transactions and inquiries, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. This position works under the general supervision of the Town’s Motor Vehicle Agent and Finance Director but requires the ability to work independently daily following established procedures and routines. This role requires a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service. Work is reviewed through audits, observation, conferences, reports, and evaluation of results.

The ideal candidate will bring a technical skill set, be able to work both independently and within a team, and bring a customer-focused approach to their work. Knowledge of, or ability to learn rules and regulations related to BMV processes, and/or experience with BMV and IF&W processes and procedures, and cash handling are required. Direct customer service experience is preferred. Must complete Maine State BMV New Registration training and receive certification within six (6) months of hire. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of satisfactory criminal background and credit checks.

Freeport is an exceptional place to work and live. This position will work a four-day schedule (Monday – Thursday), and receive a competitive benefit package, including an excellent health plan, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more. We offer paid holidays, sick and personal days, and vacation time. The salary range starts at $24.00 per hour.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; interview selection will begin on February 6, 2025. To apply, please complete a Town of Freeport application (click here) and email it along with a cover letter, resume, and three current professional references to Courtney Sparks, Human Resources Director at [email protected].

The Town of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.