Senior Clerk Typist - NY HELPS - Office of Instruction
$44,100–$44,100 year
On-siteEast Amherst, New York, United States
Job Summary
Type accounting and financial statements, payrolls, statistical tabulations, and data for letters, memoranda, vouchers, reports, and requisitions. Review accounts, reports, and documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with established procedures. Index, file, search, and record papers and documents; assemble data from office records into various reports. Compose and type routine correspondence, assist in proofreading materials, and answer telephone inquiries. Operate office machines including computers, copiers, and adding machines to transcribe data. Collect and maintain records of fees, prepare payrolls, and maintain time cards. Perform such other tasks as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
- Course in typing
- One year of office clerical experience
- Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment
- Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English
- Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
- Ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at an average rate of speed
- Clerical aptitude
- Sound judgment
- Neatness
- Tact and courtesy
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff and business people
- Team player
- Takes pride in their work
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent phone etiquette skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Takes initiative
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point
- Detail oriented with proven experience in reviewing written information for grammatical and format errors
- Ability to work independently as necessary
- Experience in assisting on the completion of comprehensive reports that are used for internal and external purposes
- Experience in working with accounting systems and understanding financial reports or the ability to demonstrate a proficiency in working with financial information
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