Administrative Clerk Job Description
An administrative clerk is responsible for performing administrative and operational functions needed in running a department or business. Administrative clerk jobs are usually sought out by fresh graduates to gain skills and experience in the field.
Education/Experience Requirements for the job of an administrative clerk: A successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Larger companies prefer candidates to have a 4-year degree in business, administrative assistant courses or related fields. Some employers may only look for specialized training in office administration.
Skills of an administrative clerk include but are not limited to: superb communication skills (both written and oral), excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional skills in practical business applications, basic computing skills such as keyboarding and handling of Microsoft office applications, and the ability to multi-task and organize work independently.
Specific work elements of the job as an administrative clerk include but are not limited to: compiling and maintaining records of business transactions; recording orders for services and merchandise; preparing and sending out invoices and checks; performing basic bookkeeping and routine tasks such as opening mail, answering correspondence and preparing outgoing mail, preparing payroll, and other clerical duties. Other tasks may be included according to specific field of employment and company needs.
