Tax Returns Clerk (Temporary, Part-Time)

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a temporary clerical assistant to handle intake, filing, payroll support, data entry, and routine office tasks in an office environment. The role involves processing reports, responding to inquiries, and maintaining records across various departments.

Responsibilities include assisting with payroll, updating personnel files, and handling routine communications. Weekend/evening availability is required as schedules vary by location, with a 28–33 hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office procedures, business letter writing, report preparation, and proper telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles and methods.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical duties in assigned department including maintaining personnel records and payroll, data entry, filing, distributing mail, answering telephones, and taking messages.
• Types and proofreads reports, letters, memos, flyers, and statistical charts.
• Responds to inquiries about department services and activities; assists visitors as necessary.
• May prepare payroll and associated transactions; assists in compiling and maintaining personnel records; (e.g., weekly earnings, absences, supervisory reports, change of status, terminations, and personnel requisitions).
• Verifies and reviews correspondence for conformance with established policies and procedures.
• Orders and maintains inventory of office supplies.
• Coordinates, organizes, and maintains general office records.
• Prepares routine reports and correspondence.
• May research and compile data for special projects and reports.
• Orders supplies and equipment; maintains petty cash fund.
• Issues permits and collects associated fees.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Office procedures

Communication

Record keeping

Data entry

Typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Office software

Job description

City of San Antonio is seeking a temporary clerical assistant to handle intake, filing, payroll support, data entry, and routine office tasks in an office environment. The role involves processing reports, responding to inquiries, and maintaining records across various departments.

Responsibilities include assisting with payroll, updating personnel files, and handling routine communications. Weekend/evening availability is required as schedules vary by location, with a 28–33 hour workweek.