Office Administrator

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County's Tax Administration department seeks an Office Administrator to manage day-to-day office operations, monitor the departmental budget, and communicate with property owners. The role supports the local tax office and requires strong organizational skills and prioritization.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with several years of clerical/administrative experience, plus familiarity with office systems and resident-facing duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience.
• Higher education may substitute for all or part of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments.
• Process refunds.
• Prepare paperwork for Commissioner Meetings.
• Handle official tax notices.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Vendor communications

Office management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Higher education substitution allowed

Job description

Forsyth County's Tax Administration department has an opening for Office Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to become part of a fast-paced environment working with and for the citizens of Forsyth County. A person in this position would be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the departmental budget; communicating with property owners: and handling day to day office responsibilities.

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to communicate with others tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to maintain work standards of program activities and ability to analyze and correct errors.
• Ability to summarize, compile and tabulate narrative and numerical material.
• Ability to interpret and analyze applicable program content objectives and make necessary decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of office management techniques including the ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.

Graduation from high school or GED and four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

A valid drivers license is required.

Experience working in a local tax office or another governmental organization is preferred as this will help the applicant as they are responsible for many of the clerical duties that occur during the year. However, prior government experience is not a requirement as long as the applicant is well organized and can prioritize quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing vendor payments
• Processing refunds
• Ensuring the proper paperwork is prepared for Commissioner Meetings
• Handling official tax notices in the local papers.
• Performs related work as required.