Business Office Clerk

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays and leave

Health/dental/vision

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is seeking a highly organized Business Office Clerk to join our downtown Little Rock team. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and providing exceptional customer service, with advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, and general computer applications.

The Business Office Clerk will enter order data for obituary and legal notices, and prepare advertisements for publication in the newspaper. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Qualifications

• At least one year of clerical experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent data entry and customer service abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access; basic computer skills.
• Able to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Enter order data for obituary and legal notices.
• Prepare advertisements for publication in the newspaper.
• Review obituary submissions for accuracy and enter orders into software.
• Prepare photos for publication and assist walk-in customers.
• Back up processing of legal notices, advertising and circulation payments.
• Support other business office functions as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

General computer applications

Job description

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is seeking a highly organized Business Office Clerk to join our downtown Little Rock team. Key responsibilities include accurate data entry and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, possess relevant customer service experience, and have advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, and general computer applications.

The Business Office Clerk will enter order data for obituary and legal notices, as well as prepare advertisements for publication in the newspaper.

Essential functions of the Business Office Clerk include reviewing obituary submissions for accuracy and entering orders into specialized computer software. The role also involves preparing photos for publication, answering customer inquiries, and assisting walk-in customers who need to place a notice in the newspaper. Additional responsibilities include backing up the processing and entry of legal notices, advertising and circulation payments, and supporting other business office functions as needed. Other related duties may be assigned as required.

This is a full-time, in-office position, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and is classified as non-exempt.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of clerical experience (preferred) and demonstrate strong organizational skills, basic computer proficiency, and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. Additional qualifications include excellent data entry skills, keen attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication abilities. General math skills are required, and candidates must pass a background check.

The benefits package includes paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and parental leave to support a healthy work-life balance. Health, dental, vision, and additional insurance coverage are provided, along with long-term disability insurance and retirement plans. Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health support, offering confidential resources for personal and professional challenges.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidate must pass drug screening and background checks.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.