Clerk Part-time

Laurens County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County Government is seeking a detail-oriented clerical professional to support frontline duties and internal processes. The role involves answering calls, directing inquiries, greeting visitors, and handling a variety of documents with accuracy.

The position also includes data entry, filing, meeting minute preparation, and basic bookkeeping as assigned. Strong proofreading and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with 6 months to 1 year of clerical or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone; aids callers and/or forwards calls to appropriate personnel; takes and relays messages.
• Greetings and assists office visitors.
• Receives and processes forms, applications, requests, records and reports, and other documents.
• Types and prepares routine documents (letters, memos, charts, invoices, forms); proofreads copy for accuracy.
• Maintains department files; keeps lists and logs.
• Enters and retrieves data; reviews for accuracy; generates reports on request.
• Attends meetings; records and distributes minutes on time.
• May perform basic bookkeeping duties (receivable/payable).
• Assists with special projects and general clerical tasks.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Data Entry

Record Keeping

Proofreading

Meeting Minutes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Answers the telephone; aids callers and/or forwards calls to appropriate personnel; takes and relays messages.

Greeting and assisting office visitors.

Receives and processes various forms, applications, requests, records and reports, and other documents.

Types and/or prepares various routine documents, which may include general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, notices, invoices, file cards, receipts, fliers, presentation materials, court documents, forms and others; proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and format, making appropriate changes.

Assists in maintaining department files; maintains various lists and logs.

Enters and retrieves computer data; reviews data for accuracy; generates computer reports as requested.

Attends meetings; records, transcribes and distributes meeting minutes within appropriate timeframes.

May maintain personnel files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

May perform general bookkeeping duties as assigned, including but not limited to processing accounts receivable and/or payable.

Assists with special projects and performs specialized duties peculiar to assigned department.

Performs routine clerical duties as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, retrieving files, sending and receiving faxes and e-mails, assembling and collating documents, processing daily mail, maintaining lists and logs, etc.

Readies office equipment for daily use; maintains equipment supplies and monitors maintenance needs.

Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and/or complaints in areas of responsibility.

Compiles information for and prepares and/or processes various documents, which may include records, forms, reports, fliers, notices, memos and correspondence.

Refers to meeting minutes, directories, policy and procedure manuals, laws/regulations, reference texts, etc.

Operates a variety of office equipment such as telephone system, computer, copier, printer, fax machine, laminating machine; uses a variety of office tools and materials and computer software for word and data processing.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the supervisor, co-workers, vendors, and the general public.

Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with six months to one year of experience in clerical or secretarial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.