Office Assistant Senior - Head Start Program

Macomb County Government; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County Government is seeking an Office Assistant Senior for the Head Start Program. The role performs clerical and accounting duties with accuracy and independent judgment.

Responsibilities include eligibility determinations, data entry, invoicing, payroll, records maintenance, and providing frontline customer service to the department and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of clerical office experience required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with insured vehicle for travel.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Three+ years clerical, bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for program funding per policies.
• Data entry for records, registrations, inventory and orders.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Process invoices and accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare payroll data and timekeeping.
• Provide office support and customer service.
• Maintain records and filings.
• Schedule appointments and meetings.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Office software

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage.Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Office Assistant Senior - Head Start Program

SALARY:

$41,328.19 - $53,454.55

DEPARTMENT:

Macomb Community Action

Opening Date:

10/23/2026

Closing Date:

11/09/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement (if applicable) or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:

Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of clerical and/or accounting duties, which require an understanding of departmental operations, a high degree of accuracy and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determines eligibility for programs funding in following policies and program directives.

Performs data entry for record keeping, tracking, registration, inventory and ordering.

Maintains inventory of perishable/non-perishable supplies and materials.

Updates and maintains computer records at the office, County and State of Michigan level.

Processes invoices as accounts payable/receivable, prepare and submit requests for payment of invoices and post payments entries.

Answers procedural questions regarding various departmental functions, duties, actions and procedures, schedule appointments, set court dates, etc.

Assists customers in person, on line or over the telephone.

Receives (cashier), process and deposit payments/money for fees, fines, assessments, permits, tax payments, prepare and make daily bank deposits, etc.

Performs bookkeeping to balance accounts, requests check, make journal entries, maintain spread sheets, etc.

Prepares a variety of documents and correspondence using personal computers, printers, email, and other electronic means for Department Heads, Elected Officials, Managers, Supervisors and others.

Operates a variety of computer database software programs required for efficient operation of services.

Manages and accounts for petty cash operations.

Arranges Interpreter Services, coordinate scheduling and process billing arrangements.

Enters payroll data, run verification reports, split time to multiple funding sources.

Audits accounts (internal/external), verify debits/credits, apply appropriate adjustments and update account status.

Reviews forms, letters and legal documents for accuracy, correcting errors or rejecting forms to the originator to have them corrected and resubmitted.

Maintains a variety of department, program and office operational records including registrations, licenses, credentials of staff, attendance, property/land ownership, leases and contracts, etc.

Provides office administration and phone support to department staff, supervisors, managers and department directors.

Schedules appointments, events, hearings and or meetings for staff, consultants, attorneys and others.

Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, calculators and adding machines.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of office clerical work experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates degree or higher
• Three (3) or more years of office clerical, bookkeeping or accounting related work experience

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and methods
• Various and specialty designated data processing/computer systems and applications for office administration across many departments in the County
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping and invoice processing
• General clerical/administrative support and secretarial processes common to office administration
• Accounts receivable and payable procedures
• Payroll processing and timekeeping
• Manual and electronic filing and record keeping procedures and retention schedules
• HIPAA and other laws or County policies for maintaining record confidentiality
• County, State of Michigan and department policies and practices for ordering and maintaining inventory of necessary supplies for daily office/clinic or department operation
• A variety of programs eligibility, enrollment and verification policies and practices
• Database applications and report writing, data mining and collection for operational review (Financial/Electronic Medical Records, Court Case Management and others)

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
• Providing customer service to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing somewhat complex mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Organization and time management
• Operating personal computers with current versions of office efficiency software and applications
• Performing data entry to multiple types of database applications for registration, enrollment, service provision, billing, inventory and statistical review and reporting
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Take initiative and work independently
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers with tact and courtesy
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Perform moderate level clerical/administrative related duties with a high degree of accuracy
• Lead and train staff and coworkers
• Learn new policies, practices and procedures
• Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance
• Handle, process and account for large sums of cash/money
• Understand and follow complex registration, eligibility and enrollment guidelines

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): N/S

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

Up to 10 pounds: O

Up to 50 pounds: O

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): N/S

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The UAW Local 889 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –

This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.