Administrative Clerk & Payroll Support

City of Newark Housing Authority; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newark Housing Authority is seeking an entry-level clerical assistant to support all departments under supervision. The role involves routine tasks, mail handling, data entry, filing, and basic accounting support.

You will learn agency systems and contribute to timely processing of documents. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least 3 years of clerical experience in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and customer service

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive experience as a clerk or administrative assistant.
• Experience in real estate or property management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine clerical tasks at entry level and supports all departments.
• Reviews and checks reports, applications, and documents for corrections.
• Operates office machines and handles mail and files.
• Assists in payroll preparation and basic arithmetic calculations.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

City of Newark Housing Authority is seeking an entry-level clerical assistant to support all departments under supervision. The role involves routine tasks, mail handling, data entry, filing, and basic accounting support.

You will learn agency systems and contribute to timely processing of documents. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least 3 years of clerical experience in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and customer service