Seasonal Clerk

City of Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Livonia is seeking an entry-level employee for the Office of the City Treasurer, providing clerical assistance during the summer and winter tax collection seasons. The role involves various clerical tasks such as preparing tax bills, responding to inquiries, and processing payments. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and clerical experience, with a focus on effective communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with work rights.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• One year full-time paid clerical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mail tax bills.
• Respond to citizen inquiries.
• Open mail and process tax payment checks.

Skills

Clerical Assistance

Customer Service

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

An employee in this classification works in the Office of the City Treasurer providing clerical assistance for approximately 10-12 weeks, up to 40 hours a week during the summer and winter tax collection seasons.

The duties include preparing and mailing tax bills; responding to citizen inquiries in person or by phone, involving computer verification of taxes; opening mail and processing tax payment checks on a 10-key calculator; posting payments on the computer tax file and balancing entries; updating records; filing; and performing related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Be a citizen of the United States, or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States;
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
• Have a High School Diploma or its equivalent;
• Have one year of full-time paid clerical work experience.

**Additional Requirements:**

• All applicants considered for an interview must pass a security background investigation.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks efficiently, such as filing, sorting, and checking.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Administrative and Support Services