Office Clerk job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of an Office Clerk job summary
Our busy manufacturing company is searching for an energetic and reliable Office Clerk to work directly with the billing department to help process and collect client invoices. The Office Clerk will be responsible for reviewing each invoice for accuracy, maintaining active files for all clients that have outstanding invoices and comparing client purchase orders with our company invoices to try and discover any discrepancies. If you are a detail-oriented professional with data entry experience, we encourage you to apply today.
Office Clerk responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Review customer invoices for accuracy
- Ensure that all invoices are mailed to customers on time
- Develop an efficient invoice filing system that the entire department can use to keep track of current and archived invoices
- Assist in making accounts receivables collection calls and in setting up payment terms for clients
- Answer the departmental phones and distribute messages to the appropriate personnel when required
- Keep the departmental printers and copiers operating properly and alert management when repair is required
Office Clerk qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- High school diploma/GED required
- Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds
- Good communication and organization skills
- Reliable and professional with proven track record of good attendance