ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Vance Airscoop; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Township in Somerset County, PA is seeking a reliable Full-Time Administrative Assistant to support the Board of Supervisors and the Secretary/Treasurer. This on-site, entry level position could transition into the statutory role of Township Secretary/Treasurer.

The ideal candidate will have a professional public service attitude, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as QuickBooks and payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Public service mindset and strong work ethic.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills including handling resident inquiries in person and by telephone.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and QuickBooks is required.
• Excellent bi-weekly payroll skills and ability to submit quarterly documents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Somerset Township Board of Supervisors and the Secretary/Treasurer.
• Handle public inquiries from residents in person and by telephone.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and quarterly documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Public service mindset

Confidentiality

MS Office

QuickBooks

Payroll processing

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Somerset Township is seeking a reliable Full-Time Administrative Assistant to support the Somerset Township Board of Supervisors and the current Secretary/Treasurer. This position is an on-site, entry level position that could possibly transition into the statutory role of Township Secretary/Treasurer.

The Perfect candidate should possess:

• Professional public service attitude and a strong work ethic
• Excellent time management and organizational skills including the ability to handle public inquiries from residents both in person and by telephone.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and QuickBooks is required.
• Excellent bi-weekly payroll skills and submitting of Quarterly documents
• Efficiency in meeting commitments and observing deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma is expected but an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in business administrative and/or payroll is highly preferred.

Applications with detailed resumes should be submitted no later than October 9, 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.