Administrative Clerk

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County is seeking an Administrative Clerk to assist the Finance Department in Erie County Courthouse. The role involves tabulating and posting accounting data, preparing complex financial statements, and performing a range of clerical tasks.

Flexibility to handle routine to complex duties is required. The position emphasizes accurate data entry, strong computer skills in Excel, Windows, and Word, plus effective written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 40 Words Per Minute with Accuracy.
• Basic Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Prepares narrative/statistical reports and develops formats when needed.
• Records, reviews, processes and enters data in IAS4; maintains mileage and permit reports.
• Assists public and officials by providing computer support using Excel, Windows and Word.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Data accuracy

Financial transactions

Calculator skills

Office software

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Windows

Word

IAS4

Job description

• Under general supervision complies, tabulates, and posts accounting and related clerical or statistical data of an advanced or difficult nature; prepares difficult accounting and financial statements and ledgers; and does related work as required. Preforms a wide variety of duties ranging from routine to complex.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares narrative/ statistical reports. for these narratives/statistical reports, develops formats when prepared formats are not available. Records, reviews, processes, and enters data in the Integrated Assessment System (IAS4) computer program. Maintains milage maintenance and permit summary reports. Extensive assistance at the computer and answering phone calls for public and public officials. This work requires competency in using computer programs such as excel. Windows, Word, and assessment office related software. Preforms related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Ability to work accurately and rapidly with figures. Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions. Ability to operate a calculator with accuracy and speed. Knowledge and skill to use current office computer programs. Possess strong computer skills to work in this position. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 40 Words Per Minute with Accuracy
• Basic Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Position: Administrative Clerk

Department Finance Location Erie County Courthouse Status Full Time Starting Pay Rate $13.59 Hourly Hours Per Week 37.5 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Date 09/02/2026 Closing Date 09/16/2026 Pay Grade AC05 Bargaining Unit AFSCME CLERICAL/TECHNICAL Posting Number 5854

Definition of Class

• Under general supervision complies, tabulates, and posts accounting and related clerical or statistical data of an advanced or difficult nature; prepares difficult accounting and financial statements and ledgers; and does related work as required. Preforms a wide variety of duties ranging from routine to complex.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares narrative/ statistical reports. for these narratives/statistical reports, develops formats when prepared formats are not available. Records, reviews, processes, and enters data in the Integrated Assessment System (IAS4) computer program. Maintains milage maintenance and permit summary reports. Extensive assistance at the computer and answering phone calls for public and public officials. This work requires competency in using computer programs such as excel. Windows, Word, and assessment office related software. Preforms related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Ability to work accurately and rapidly with figures. Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions. Ability to operate a calculator with accuracy and speed. Knowledge and skill to use current office computer programs. Possess strong computer skills to work in this position. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 40 Words Per Minute with Accuracy
• Basic Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Conditions Of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Erie County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Erie County Government values the power of diversity in our workforce. Our goal is to continue developing inclusive workforce policies that require individual equality, support the diversity of employee experiences, and include unique perspectives.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.