Keyboarding Clerk 1

Middlesex County, New Jersey; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex County is seeking a clerical worker to perform routine document processing under close supervision. The role involves formatting and typing a wide range of materials using computers or typewriters, and performing related duties as required.

Qualifications include superior typing, strong knowledge of Word/Excel, ability to learn new programs, and excellent organizational and time-management skills. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; a typing test will be administered.

Qualifications

• Superior typing skills.
• Well versed in operating common business software (Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to learn and adapt to new computer programs.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Key enters or types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, forms and more from various sources.
• Uses printers and software to produce final documents and may use word processing, spreadsheets, email, desktop publishing and integrated packages as required.
• Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
• Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution.
• Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used; does other related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Key enters or types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, correspondence, memoranda, payrolls, vouchers, purchase orders, charts, forms, tabulations, bills, warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and legal documents from copy, records, tapes, or other recording equipment.
• Utilizes printers and printing software to produce final documents; may make use of software packages such as standard word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail (e-mail), desktop publishing and integrated software packages as required.
• Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
• Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution.
• Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail.

Qualifications:

• Superior typing skills
• Well versed in operating various computer programs that are commonly utilized in the business world (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to learn and adapt to new computer programs specific to this office and the county and multi-task.
• Superior Organizational and time management skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Applicants must undergo a typing test to determine skill levels.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is:

• $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Build your future while helping shape the future of your community. At Middlesex County, we’re committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits and a workplace that values well-being and balance. Middlesex County is proud to provide the resources, support, and flexibility employees need to thrive both professionally and personally.

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Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.