The City of Rich Hill is seeking a part time Office Clerk to perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support City offices. This position will undertake a variety of activities in the office ranging from filing to answering the phone to basic bookkeeping.
An effective office clerk must work diligently to help maintain smooth office operations. This person must be reliable and hardworking with great communication skills. Being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with interruptions is a must. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with office equipment and basic office procedures.
Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm. This position will be 15-25 hours per week. Pay will depend on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Promptly answer the phone and take messages or redirect calls to the appropriate department
- Greet customers and take utility bill payments in person and on the phone
- Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible
- Work with the City Sexton and area funeral home staff to organize burials at the Greenlawn Cemetery as well as keeping records of all burials
- Utilize office equipment such as photocopier, fax, printer, etc.
- Basic bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Monitor office supplies and report when they are low
- Daily backup of the computers
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Previous experience in customer service, preferably in an office setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
- Very good organizational and multitasking abilities
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must pass a background check