Processing Assistant IV

The major purpose of the Processing Assistant/Accounting Clerk position is to assist the Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Deputy Director and the Agency Director with overall management of the Departments' administrative functions including receiving and directing all customers and visitors to the agency, receiving and distributing all documents received through the reception area as well as those received through the mail. Most of these documents will be processed using a document/case management system requiring an intense knowledge of all agency functions and programs. This position is responsible for collections of monies/payments to the agency.
This position may function to manage appropriated funds and expenditures.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices.
• Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports and other materials.
• Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment.
• Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services.
• Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations.
• Ability to apply a variety of work-related formulas or mathematical calculations.
• Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis of data.
• Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature.
• May require ability to supervise and coordinate the work of other staff, student workers or volunteers.

Qualifications:Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Other Information:Hiring salary $35,191
Rate after successful completion of 12 month probationary period - $36,951

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Pay: From $35,191.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending