Office Assistant​/Finance & Payroll Clerk

Township of Montague, Sussex County, New Jersey

F/T OFFICE ASSISTANT / FINANCE & PAYROLL CLERK

The Township of Montague seeks a responsible, organized, and customer service-oriented individual for a full-time Office Assistant / Finance & Payroll Clerk position. This confidential position will support the Finance Department and provide administrative assistance across municipal operations. The successful candidate will be cross-trained in multiple departments and serve as a versatile member of the Township staff.

• Accounts payable
• Maintaining vendor records and required documentation
• Preparing bill lists
• Maintaining purchase order files
• Processing payroll
• Reviewing and verifying employee time records
• Maintaining payroll and attendance records
• Issuing dog licenses
• Processing daily receipts
• Scanning and filing records
• Answering telephones
• Greeting the public
• Routing calls
• Distributing mail
• Typing correspondence
• Copying
• Filing
• Providing general clerical and administrative support to various departments

• Minimum of 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 while maintaining confidential information
• Municipal experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work cooperatively with elected officials, department heads, employees, volunteers, and the public
• Applicants must be New Jersey residents or willing to relocate in accordance with New Jersey law

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

Salary/Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.

EOE.