Office Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position performs a variety of clerical and accounting tasks. Applicants should be a team player, highly organized, and detail-oriented to adapt to changes in the operational needs of the office. Specific roles include but are not limited to:

• Provides clerical assistance to the Clerk of the Board: types resolutions and correspondence; distributes legal notices; schedules meetings, answers telephone, etc. In the absence of the Clerk, prepare a concise and accurate written record of the Board of Commissioners proceedings.
• Accounting: Assist in payment of invoices; prepare and send invoices for rent and reimbursements; record and deposit revenue. Assists with other fiscal duties in absence of account clerk.
• Records Management: Document appointments to various committees by the Board and communicate with the Board of expiring terms/vacancies. Maintain an accurate inventory list of county property; update other resource lists and summary spreadsheets.
• Performs other tasks as may be necessary, such as the administration of county-owned docks and data entry for insurance enrollments/changes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in business/office administration. Knowledge of public sector accounting and government structure preferred.

Proficient in office software and possess exceptional communication skills.

BENEFITS:

Mercer County offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and public employer retirement system.

APPLY:

Applications can be obtained online at www.mercercountyoh.gov then click on Employment Application under Careers.

Pay: $19.90 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25