Maureen Conte
Petersburg,NJ
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Tax Collector
City of Sea Isle City Tax Department
Sea Isle City, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Train and oversee all employees in the Tax and Utility Collection Department.
- Educate and empower the public and staff to use the online Edmonds Payment Portal.
- Post incoming tax, utility, and all central receipting revenue to the Edmonds Computer Program.
- 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 accounts.
- Prepare all tax and utility resolutions to be presented to the City Council.
- Complete all incoming OPRA requests.
- Conduct and assist with the annual audit of the Tax/Utility Office.
- Utilize the Artemis Records Retention and Disposition Management System for the disposal of records.
Tax Senior Account Clerk
City of Sea Isle City Tax Department
Sea Isle City, USA
02.2012 - 02.2022
- Processed walk-in payments and inquiries timely and accurately, consistently balancing accounts and minimizing discrepancies.
- Settled daily payment batches utilizing the Edmonds Software.
- 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.
Real Estate Agent/ Rental Manager Assistant
The Landis Company
Sea Isle City, USA
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Developed marketing materials for rental/sales listings.
- Maintained all aspects of Landis Company rental database.
- Managed operations including but not limited to; customer service, mass mailings, coordination and communication between management and rental/sales agents.
Tax Credit Compliance Specialist
The Ingerman Group
Cherry Hill, USA
11.2007 - 03.2010
- Trained new and existing Property Managers in both LIHTC policy and procedure as well as data entry and navigation in tenant Database.
- Developed unique company specific training materials for Tenant Database (YARDI).
- Reviewed, approved and maintained all tenant applications in my portfolio for LIHTC compliance for State/Investor Management Audits.
- Prepared all State Annual Reports tracking vacancies, demographics, income/rent restrictions.
Education
New Jersey Tax Collector Certificate -
Rutgers Center For Government Studies
New Brunswick, NJ05.2010
Bachelor of Science - 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 Tax Collector, State of New Jersey
- Notary Public, State of New Jersey
- Certified Occupancy Specialist
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
Real Estate Agent/ Rental Manager Assistant
The Landis Company
03.2010 - 11.2011
Tax Credit Compliance Specialist
The Ingerman Group
11.2007 - 03.2010
New Jersey Tax Collector Certificate -
Rutgers Center For Government Studies
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communications
Drexel University