Data Control Clerk, Part Time

Finance•New Haven, CT

About The Position

This is a responsible part-time position (up to 19 hours per week) that involves data terminal entry and various clerical duties. The role requires independent judgment in maintaining state and/or federal mandated formulas, researching inquiries related to departmental activities, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness in data entry. This position supports the Finance Department.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school supplemented by 3 to 5 years experience in computer terminal entry.
Knowledge of, and experience with data entry procedures.
Skill in the operation of computer terminals.
Ability to configure worksheets and understand functions of Microsoft Excel software package.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word software package.
Knowledge of arithmetical computations and tabulations and the ability to perform computations with accuracy and speed.
Knowledge of clerical tasks and ability to readily adhere to prescribed routines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate various office related equipment and to quickly learn other computer software programs related to activities of the department.
Ability to research and assimilate data and present findings in readable narrative form for inquiry response.
Ability to understand and implement formula related equations.
Ability to perform all tasks related to department document maintenance, codification, labeling and cataloguing according to prescribed departmental standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public.
Current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Performs daily data terminal entry activities for all source documents of the respective department.
Utilizes Microsoft Excel for the collection of data and documentation of office-related spreadsheets.
Gathers data from automated departmental processing systems to generate derivative reports.
Assists in the requisite audits of data terminal entry to ascertain accuracy of records.
Performs file maintenance, document upkeep, codification, and cataloguing of all source documents for orderly retrieval and audit.
Performs research functions of data related to terminal entry and/or all other inquiries relevant to the respective department.
Updates and maintains department files relevant to state and/or federal mandated formulas, and contractual imperatives.
Assists in the research and response to interrogatives of such mandated formulas.
Utilizes Microsoft Word to assist in the preparation of office-related correspondence.
Performs other duties as required.