Senior Administrative Specialist: Payroll, Budgets

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montgomery, AL is seeking an advanced-level Administrative Assistant to provide direct and ongoing support to department managers across various administrative functions. The role requires thorough knowledge of office administration and sound judgment.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, budgeting support, purchasing, personnel actions, and creating departmental reports. Maintaining records and basic bookkeeping such as accounts payable are also part of the duties; work is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 3 years of responsible clerical/administrative experience.
• Experience with department documentation, recordkeeping, and supporting supervisors.
• A technical certification in Office Administration may substitute for one year of experience.
• Advanced training in office administration preferred.
• Three years’ experience as Administrative Support Specialist qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll.
• Prepare and control budgets.
• Purchase supplies and equipment.
• Handle personnel actions.
• Develop departmental reports and documentation.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and filing systems.
• Basic bookkeeping duties such as accounts payable and payment processing.
• Provide non-routine administrative support under general supervision.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budget management

Record keeping

Office administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Montgomery, AL is seeking an advanced-level Administrative Assistant to provide direct and ongoing support to department managers across various administrative functions. The role requires thorough knowledge of office administration and sound judgment.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, budgeting support, purchasing, personnel actions, and creating departmental reports. Maintaining records and basic bookkeeping such as accounts payable are also part of the duties; work is