Senior Clerical Supervisor & Bookkeeping Clerk

City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Providence is seeking a capable clerical supervisor in the Collectors Office to perform a range of supervisory and routine clerical duties. You will oversee clerical staff, manage records, and handle basic accounting tasks while communicating with customers and staff to resolve inquiries.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, proficient typing (35 wpm), strong math and bookkeeping skills, and the ability to follow complex instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing speed 35 words per minute or more.
• Effective communication and courteous interaction.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Strong math, bookkeeping principles, and accuracy.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise clerical subordinates.
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to learn departmental technology and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate clerical employees and reviews work.
• Maintains stock and inventory records.
• Performs basic bookkeeping and maintains simple accounting records.
• Compiles, files, and maintains documents of office activities.
• Types correspondence, reports, documents, and forms.
• Prepares various reports and documents.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Answers phones and directs calls, takes messages.
• Operates standard office machines and switchboard.
• Interacts with customers and staff to obtain information and resolve inquiries.
• Researches information and prepares reports of findings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Effective communication

Ability to follow complex instructions

Math, bookkeeping

Supervisory ability

Office procedures & equipment

Data processing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Providence is seeking a capable clerical supervisor in the Collectors Office to perform a range of supervisory and routine clerical duties. You will oversee clerical staff, manage records, and handle basic accounting tasks while communicating with customers and staff to resolve inquiries.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, proficient typing (35 wpm), strong math and bookkeeping skills, and the ability to follow complex instructions.