Office Assistant​/Finance & Payroll Clerk – Montague Township

Office Assistant/Finance & Payroll Clerk – Montague Township

We are seeking an organized, customer‑service‑oriented individual for a full‑time Office Assistant / Finance & Payroll Clerk position. This confidential role supports the Finance Department and provides administrative assistance across municipal operations, and involves cross‑training in multiple departments.

• Accounts payable and vendor record maintenance
• Preparation of bill lists and maintenance of purchase order files
• Payroll processing, time‑record verification, and payroll & attendance record management
• Issuing dog licenses and processing daily receipts
• Scanning, filing, and general clerical support (typing correspondence, copying, filing, etc.)
• Answering telephones, greeting the public, routing calls, and distributing mail

• Minimum two (2) years of office experience
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and customer‑service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong computer and data‑entry skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Municipal experience preferred but not required

Salary range is $18 to $25 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, July 17, 2026.

Applicants must be New Jersey residents or willing to relocate in accordance with New Jersey law.

EOE.