Maureen Conte
Petersburg
Summary
Dynamic tax professional with proven leadership at the City of Sea Isle City Tax Department. Expert in managing collections and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in communication and problem-solving, I successfully trained staff and streamlined processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Committed to empowering the community through effective education and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Tax Collector
City of Sea Isle City Tax Department
02.2022 - Current
- Train and oversee all employees in the Tax and Utility Collection Department.
- Manage daily phone calls, field inquiries, and troubleshoot any issues for interoffice and the public.
- Educate and empower the public and staff to use the online Edmonds Computer Program.
- Post incoming tax, utility, and all central receipting revenue to the Edmonds Computer Program.
- Process, post, and reconcile all miscellaneous revenue collected from all City of Sea Isle City Departments.
- Track, develop, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain daily, monthly, and annual reports for the Tax Office as well as other offices within the City of Sea Isle.
- Conduct and prepare for the annual Tax Sale.
- Balance and maintain the electronic and tax title lien bank account.
- Provide monthly and annual reports for reconciliation and audit.
- Prepare all resolutions pertaining to the Tax and Utility Department for City Council.
- Complete all incoming OPRA requests.
- Conduct and assist with the annual audit of the Tax/Utility Office.
- Utilize Artemis Records Retention and Disposition Management System for the disposal of records.
Tax Senior Account Clerk
City of Sea Isle City Tax Department
02.2012 - 02.2022
- Processed walk-in payments and inquiries timely and with accuracy, consistently balancing accounts and minimizing discrepancies
- Settling daily payment batches utilizing the Edmonds Software.
- Maintained all documentation pertaining to all processed tax and utility payments.
- Reviewed and recorded all Tax and Utility cash receipts daily for both monthly and annual audits.
- Managed, produced, and sent all communication from the Tax Office to property owners regarding the status of their accounts.
- Cooperated and worked in partnership with other departments to complete tasks, generate reports, and maintain accuracy of records.
- Post revenue items to revenue journal for monthly and annual reporting.
- Utilized Artemis Records Retention and Disposition Management System for the disposal of records.
Education
New Jersey Real Estate Licence - Real Estate
The Real Estate School
Cherry Hill, NJ10-2013
No Degree - New Jersey Tax Collection Certificate
Rutgers Center For Government Studies
New Brunswick, NJ05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Science in Corporate Communications
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2006
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time management
- Dependable
- Accountable
- Adaptable
- Problem solving skills
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Goal Oriented
Certification
- Certified Occupancy Specialist
- TACCs
- Notary Public, State of New Jersey
- Certified Tax Collector, State of New Jersey
Computer Proficiencies
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook or Gmail, Adobe Acrobat, RecDesk, Edmonds GovTech Software, Artemis, YARDI Real Estate Database, Real Time Rental Database
Timeline
Professional Tax Collector
City of Sea Isle City Tax Department
02.2022 - Current
Tax Senior Account Clerk
City of Sea Isle City Tax Department
02.2012 - 02.2022
New Jersey Real Estate Licence - Real Estate
The Real Estate School
No Degree - New Jersey Tax Collection Certificate
Rutgers Center For Government Studies
Bachelor of Science - Science in Corporate Communications
Drexel University