Clerk 1 - Finance Department

Monmouth-County; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouth County is seeking an administrative assistant to support document management, data entry, and financial reconciliations under close supervision. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

The successful candidate will handle payments validation, respond to inquiries, and assist with clerical tasks, with opportunities to contribute to related duties as assigned. On-site position in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and financial software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document management, data entry, and reconciliations of assigned reports.
• Validate payments within the department’s financial software.
• Respond to phone and email inquiries, providing documents or support as needed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks including filing, mail distribution, and data entry.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Organization

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial software

Job description

Under close supervision and in accordance with established procedures and clearly defined guidelines, the successful candidate will assist with document management, data entry, financial record reconciliation, payment validation, and general administrative support.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Examples of Duties:

• Perform routine clerical tasks including document filing, mail distribution, and data entry.
• Reconciliations of assigned reports/documents related to Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Validate payments within the department’s financial software.
• Responds to phone and email inquiries, providing documents or support as needed.
• Completing other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite of products
• NJ Government Experience a plus.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.