Clerk Part-time

Laurens County Government•Laurens, SC

About The Position

The Clerk performs clerical and secretarial work, including handling telephone calls and visitors, processing documents and records, preparing routine written materials, maintaining files and logs, and entering and retrieving computer data. The role may also include meeting support, confidential personnel-file maintenance, bookkeeping, and specialized duties for the assigned department. The Clerk uses office equipment and software, responds to inquiries and complaints within their area of responsibility, and interacts with coworkers, vendors, and the general public.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six months to one year of experience in clerical or secretarial work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Answer telephone calls, assist callers, forward calls to appropriate personnel, and take and relay messages.
Greet and assist office visitors.
Receive and process forms, applications, requests, records, reports, and other documents.
Type or prepare routine documents and proofread them for spelling, grammar, and format.
Assist in maintaining department files and maintain lists and logs.
Enter and retrieve computer data, review data for accuracy, and generate requested reports.
Attend meetings and record, transcribe, and distribute minutes within appropriate timeframes.
May maintain personnel files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
May perform assigned bookkeeping duties, including processing accounts receivable and/or payable.
Assist with special projects and perform specialized duties for the assigned department.
Perform routine clerical tasks, including copying and filing documents, retrieving files, sending and receiving faxes and emails, assembling and collating documents, processing daily mail, and maintaining lists and logs.
Prepare office equipment for daily use, maintain equipment supplies, and monitor maintenance needs.
Receive and respond to inquiries, requests for assistance, and complaints within areas of responsibility.
Compile information and prepare or process records, forms, reports, fliers, notices, memos, and correspondence.
Refer to meeting minutes, directories, policy and procedure manuals, laws and regulations, and reference texts.
Operate office equipment and use office tools, materials, and computer software for word and data processing.
Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and members of the public.
Attend training, meetings, seminars, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.