Assistant Tax Assessor Job at Robert Half (Hartford County)

Assistant Assessor – Residential/Commercial

Brookline seeks an Assistant Assessor – Residential/Commercial to support the va...

Location

United States , Brookline

Salary:

91947.00 - 96945.00 USD / Year

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

June 29, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and three to five years of appraisal or assessing experience, or a combination of education and experience
valid driver's license
Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation or eligibility within two years.

Job Responsibility

Reviewing market trends and data
collecting data from local boards
identifying exempt properties
processing abatement and exemption applications
maintaining assessment systems
supporting the Board of Assessors
supervising staff involved in residential exemptions, personal property valuation, and field inspections
assisting in valuing residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property
preparing annual valuation updates
supporting tax rate setting through posting, balancing, and reconciling data

What we offer

Excellent benefits

Fulltime

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Tax Assessor

Robert Half is partnering with a respected municipality in Hartford County seeki...

Location

United States , Hartford

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in municipal assessment, appraisal, or property tax administration
Strong understanding of Connecticut assessment practices, property valuation methods, and applicable regulations
Experience with both real estate and personal property assessment activities
Ability to interpret deeds, maps, surveys, and legal property descriptions
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Experience working with assessment software and Microsoft Office applications
Connecticut Municipal Assessor certification (CCMA)

Job Responsibility

Assist with administration of municipal assessment operations involving real and personal property
Conduct property inspections, field reviews, valuation analysis, and reassessments
Review market, ownership, and property data to support accurate assessments
Maintain assessment records, maps, exemptions, and related documentation
Support preparation of grand list reports and other state or municipal reporting requirements
Perform audits and reviews of personal property declarations and related filings
Provide guidance and assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, financial institutions, and internal departments regarding assessment matters
Assist with tax relief and exemption programs in accordance with applicable regulations
Support departmental budgeting, process improvements, and operational initiatives
Coordinate with outside vendors and revaluation consultants as needed

What we offer

Medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Tax Assessor

Robert Half is partnering with a respected municipality in Hartford County seeki...

Location

United States , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in municipal assessment, appraisal, or property tax administration
Strong understanding of Connecticut assessment practices, property valuation methods, and applicable regulations
Experience with both real estate and personal property assessment activities
Ability to interpret deeds, maps, surveys, and legal property descriptions
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Experience working with assessment software and Microsoft Office applications
Connecticut Municipal Assessor certification (CCMA)

Job Responsibility

Assist with administration of municipal assessment operations involving real and personal property
Conduct property inspections, field reviews, valuation analysis, and reassessments
Review market, ownership, and property data to support accurate assessments
Maintain assessment records, maps, exemptions, and related documentation
Support preparation of grand list reports and other state or municipal reporting requirements
Perform audits and reviews of personal property declarations and related filings
Provide guidance and assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, financial institutions, and internal departments regarding assessment matters
Assist with tax relief and exemption programs in accordance with applicable regulations
Support departmental budgeting, process improvements, and operational initiatives
Coordinate with outside vendors and revaluation consultants as needed

What we offer

Stable municipal environment with strong leadership and community impact
Highly visible role with exposure to town leadership and operations
Opportunity to contribute to modernization and process improvement initiatives
Collaborative team environment with long-term career stability
Competitive compensation and municipal benefits package
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Assistant to the Director of Assessing

Position is responsible for performing highly responsible administrative and ass...

Location

United States , Canton

Salary:

35.83 - 42.22 USD / Hour

TOWN OF CANTON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in economics, finance, business or a related field and three to five years of municipal assessing experience as an Assistant Assessor or related experience
or any equivalent combination of education and experience
A candidate must have a valid driver's license and Massachusetts Accredited Assessors certification in good standing

Job Responsibility

Assists the Director of Assessing with measuring, listing new construction, subdivisions, personal property, setting assessments for town records, and with all abatement applications
Serves as office manager
supervises subordinates and establishes short-range and long-range plans and objectives for the department
Maintains knowledge of the market place as it relates to valuation, including researching houses for sale on MLS to correct discrepancies in assessments resulting from homeowners working on homes without permits
Assists in the operation, update, and maintenance of the town’s CAMA system through building permits, research of sales
correct discrepancies found by researching Norfolk Registry of Deeds
Verifies and processes Motor Vehicle Excise Tax, real estate, and personal property abatements regularly
Assists the Director of Assessing in calculating the various classification percentages prior to the Board of Assessors setting a tax rate for the Town
Assists the Director of Assessing in preparing Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases, including appearing on behalf of the Town at ATB proceedings
Makes site visits to determine validity of abatement requests

What we offer

Benefits eligible
AFSCME Union position

Fulltime

Assistant to Director of Assessing

Seeking qualified candidates for Assistant to the Director of Assessing position...

Location

United States , Canton

Salary:

35.83 - 42.22 USD / Hour

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business or related field and three to five years’ municipal assessing experience as an Assistant Assessor or related experience
or any equivalent combination of education and experience
valid driver’s license
Massachusetts Accredited Assessors certification in good standing

Job Responsibility

Performing highly responsible administrative and assessing services for the Board of Assessors
studying trends in the field
planning long-range projects and recommending policies and standards for performing the work
assisting the Director of Assessing in setting assessments
performing complex calculations and preparing for Appellate Tax Board cases and TIF agreements
maintaining and updating town records and databases
processing excise tax abatement
performing administrative and customer service duties for the office
supervising and training personnel

What we offer

benefit eligible

Fulltime

Assistant to the Director of Assessing

Position responsible for performing highly responsible administrative and assess...

Location

United States , Canton

Salary:

Not provided

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in economics, finance, business or a related field and three to five years of municipal assessing experience as an Assistant Assessor or related experience
or any equivalent combination of education and experience
A candidate must have a valid driver’s license and Massachusetts Accredited Assessors certification in good standing

Job Responsibility

Studying trends in the field, planning long-range projects and recommending policies and standards for performing the work
Assisting the Director of Assessing in setting assessments, performing complex calculations and preparing for Appellate Tax Board cases and TIF agreements
Maintaining and updating town records and databases
Processing excise tax abatement
Performing administrative and customer service duties for the office
Supervising and training personnel

Fulltime

Assessing Technician

Seeking qualified candidates for Assessing Technician position with the town of ...

Location

United States , Canton

Salary:

30.72 - 34.60 USD / Hour

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate degree in business, finance or accounting required
from three to five years of experience in an office where assessing and/or appraising operations are primary responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Employee must complete basic assessing courses approved and required by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers as a condition of continued employment.

Job Responsibility

Preparation of real estate bills, excise bills and other tax forms and records
performing highly technical, clerical, confidential and fiscal work assisting Director of Assessing and Board of Assessors.

What we offer

Non-exempt, benefits eligible, AFSCME Union position

Fulltime

Assessing Technician

Position is responsible for performing highly technical, clerical, confidential ...

Location

United States , Canton

Salary:

30.72 - 34.60 USD / Hour

TOWN OF CANTON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate degree in business, finance or accounting required and from three up to five years of experience in an office where assessing and/or appraising operations are primary responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Employee must complete basic assessing courses approved and required by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers as a condition of continued employment
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, procedures, and forms applicable to assessing administration, Town By-Laws, regulations, policies, and programs as they apply to department operations
knowledge of assessment and sales ratios
knowledge of types of property ownership
knowledge of office management principles and practices and equipment used by the department
knowledge of computers, the internet, Excel and Word
Knowledge of PK (Cama system), Munis, Viewpoint, Norfolkdeeds, MassDOT, Dept. of Revenue (regular website & Gateway (for reporting)), MLS
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet cyclical and regular deadlines, and pay careful attention to details despite interruptions
ability to maintain highly confidential information, work independently

Job Responsibility

Assists in the preparation of real estate bills and other tax forms and records, including recording transfers of property ownership and sales on the Cama system and ensuring that office records are changed accordingly
Processes authorized abatements
Researches MLS listings to get valuable information for assessment of homes when work has been done without building permits to help justify sales beyond the assessed value
Processes sales surveys sent as a result of deed transfers
creates, maintains and generates sales reports (using SQL) for public
Creates extensive reports, including sales reports for the public
Downloads deeds from Assessor’s link to Norfolkdeeds.org.
researches plans, trusts, homesteads and other documents to ensure records are correct
provides deeds and other Registry documents to residents upon request
Responsible for reviewing confidential information and determining qualification for all exemption applications, noting any unusual situations or circumstances in preparation for review by the Board of Assessors

What we offer

benefits eligible

Fulltime

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