Clerk III

City of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit is seeking a Clerk III for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This non-supervisory role involves general office duties, including data entry, document preparation, and customer communication. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits through the City Employees Retirement System

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paraprofessional experience in general office or clerical work.
• Proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties including data entry and document management.
• Communicate with customers and maintain filing systems.
• Compile and verify data accuracy for financial records.

Skills

Proficiency with integrated word processing

Spreadsheet functions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1220-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 2799 Finance

Description

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Description

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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Departmental Financial Services (Neighborhood, Community & Economic Development Division) is accepting applications for a Clerk III position.

Position Summary

The Clerk class is a non-supervisory role responsible for general office or support duties such as preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents; processing transactions; maintaining office records; and locating and compiling data or information from files and other data sources. Clerical work requires knowledge of an organization's rules and procedures and requires training, experience, or working knowledge related to the tasks to be performed. In this class, Clerks are classified as Levels I-IV, with varying degrees of responsibility. Clerks combine a practical knowledge of accounting, budget, or other financial management related clerical support functions with procedural knowledge in carrying out the goals of their particular organization.

Examples of Duties

Performs ERP Cloud applications that impact assigned operations including other technology applications that are introduced over time

Reads source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enters data into specific data fields using keyboards or scanners

Operate s office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems , and personal computers

Answer s telephones, direct calls , and take s messages

Files and stores completed documents in appropriate locations ; Retrieves materials in alphabetic, numeric, or chronological order

Maintain s and update s filing, inventory, mailing , and database systems using a computer

Compile s , sort s, and verif ies the accuracy of data before it is entered

Communicate s with customers, employees , and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate s or explain s information, take s orders , and address es complaints

Collects, counts, and disburses money and completes transactions

Comp letes and mail s bills, contract, policies, invoices , or checks

Open s , sort s, and route s incoming mail, answer s correspondence , and outgoing mail

Compiles, copies, sorts, and files records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities

Matches order forms with invoices and records the necessary information

Locate s and correct s data entry errors, or report s them to supervisors

Stores completed documents in appropriate locations

Compares data with source documents or re-enters data in verification format to detect errors

Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software

Operates computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information

Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes

Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers

Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses

Codes documents according to City procedures

Reconciles or notes and reports discrepancies found in records

Accesses computerized financial information to answer general questions , as well as those related to specific accounts

Compile s , review s , analyze s and record s payroll time, payroll data, withholdings, benefits, and other employee related dat a

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

For all Clerks, it is a requirement to have completed High School graduation or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

Experience

In addition to the minimum education requirements the following experience requirements also apply :

For selection, appointment to Clerk level II or higher, in addition to the minimum education requirements, more progressive levels of experience are required based on the following :

Clerk III – at least three (3) years of paraprofessional experience in general office of clerical work.

Clerks must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Computerized Assessment : 30%

Interview : 50%

Evaluation of Training, Experience, & Personal Qualifications (TEP) : 20%

Total of Computerized Assessment, Interview, and Evaluation of T.E.P : 100%

Veteran Points : 0-15 Points

LRD : 01 / 13 / 2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following :

HEALTH

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

Vacation

Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after :

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

High School Diploma / GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD / J.D.

How many years of previous paraprofessional experience do you have in general office or clerical work?

None

1 - 2 Years

3 - 5 years

6 years or more

Describe your proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions below

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

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