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Office Clerk Job Description Sample Template

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This free Office Clerk job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Office Clerk to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Office Clerk Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced, competentoffice clerkto perform various administrative and clerical tasks, helping to support our offices and ensure success. The ideal candidate will be comfortable undertaking a variety of activities in the office, including filing, answering the phone, organizing documents, basic bookkeeping, and more. S/he will have the ability to work diligently and independently to help maintain efficient office operations. Reliability and a strong work ethic with great communication skills are a must. Familiarity with all necessary office equipment and procedures is also required.

Office Clerk Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ability to organize and maintain files and records, ensuring they remain updated and are easily accessible
  • Overseeing sorting and distribution of incomingmail
  • Preparation of outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.)
  • Friendly and knowledgeable when answering the phone, taking messages. or redirecting calls to appropriate offices
  • Skilled in the use of office equipment such as photocopier, printers, etc
  • Excellent computer skills for word processing, spreadsheet creation, etc
  • Familiarity with basic bookkeeping tasks, able to issue invoices, checks, etc
  • Rapid typing skills to take minutes of meetings and dictations
  • Team mentality and willingness to assist in office management and organization procedures
  • Inventory stock of office supplies (paper, ink, etc.) and order what is needed
  • Able to help make travel arrangements for coworkers and book venues for conferences/events
  • Willing to perform various office duties, as assigned

Office Clerk Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma required relevant degree or certification is preferred
  • Successful work experience asan office clerkor in another clerical position
  • Strong working knowledge of office procedures and basic accounting principles
  • Ability to effectively use and maintain office equipment
  • Excellent, rapid typing skills with knowledge in stenography and experience taking dictations
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Great organizational and multitasking abilities
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