Receptionist/Collector

Government of the Virgin Islands

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a higher level officer, this is responsible clerical work, which not only involves providing receptionist services for an activity center, but also includes collecting monies for such services rendered as; fees for copying documents, payment for training courses and supplies, etc. Work is reviewed through meetings and analysis of reports submitted.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• two (2) years of clerical experience
• at least one of which involved the collection of cash.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and collection procedures.
• Knowledge of the various programs conducted by the agency and of the types of problems and assignments handled by all persons working in the agency.
• Skills in the operation of a computer and software programs.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all concerned during the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Interview visitors to find out the nature of their business and directs them to the appropriate workstation and individual.
• Answers the telephone and connects the callers to the appropriate individual.
• Collects charges due for services rendered.
• Prepares necessary bank deposit documents and submits them to the immediate supervisor for further processing.
• Prepares reports on overdue or delinquent bills and reconciles account receivable registers.
• Prepares daily, monthly and other periodic summaries of collection, number of calls, visitors, etc.
• Safeguards all monies collected from the time of collection up to remittal to the immediate supervisor.
• Performs a variety of general clerical work, which includes typing, filing, data entry, and compiling information for reports.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED