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Clerk III
Hull, United States
Salary
$38,303.00 - $45,729.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20250243309903108OCFOJS
Department
Off Chf Financial Officer
Opening Date
10/08/2025
Closing Date
10/13/2025 6:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
1220-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 2799 Finance
Description
Be a Part of the City You Love!
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Assessors division is accepting applications for a Clerk III position.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Assessors division is accepting applications for a Clerk III position.
Position Summary
Examples of Duties
- Performs ERP Cloud applications that impactassigned operations including other technology applications that are introduced over time
- Reads source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enters data into specific data fields using keyboards or scanners
- Operates office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers
- Answers telephones, direct calls, and takesmessages
- Files and stores completed documents in appropriate locations; Retrieves materials in alphabetic, numeric, or chronological order
- Maintains and updates filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems using a computer
- Compiles, sorts, and verifies the accuracy of data before it is entered
- Communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminates or explains information, takes orders, and addressescomplaints
- Collects, counts, and disburses money and completes transactions
- Completes and mails bills, contract, policies, invoices, or checks
- Opens, sorts, and routes incoming mail, answers correspondence, and outgoing mail
- Compiles, copies, sorts, and files records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities
- Matches order forms with invoices and records the necessary information
- Locates and corrects data entry errors, or reports them to supervisors
- Stores completed documents in appropriate locations
- Compares data with source documents or re-enters data in verification format to detect errors
- Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software
- Operates computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
- Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers
- Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
- Codes documents according to City procedures
- Reconciles or notes and reports discrepancies found in records
- Accesses computerized financial information to answer general questions, as well as those related to specific accounts
- Compiles, reviews, analyzes and records payroll time, payroll data, withholdings, benefits, and other employee related data
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education
For all Clerks, it is a requirement to have completed High School graduation or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
Experience
In addition to the minimum education requirements the following experience requirements also apply:
For selection, appointment to Clerk level II or higher, in addition to the minimum education requirements, more progressive levels of experience are required based on the following:
Clerk III – at least three (3) years of paraprofessional experience in general office of clerical work. Clerks must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Computerized Assessment: 30%
- Interview: 50%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience, & Personal Qualifications (TEP): 20%
- Total of Computerized Assessment, Interview, and Evaluation of T.E.P: 100%
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 Points
- Veteran Points: 0-15 Points
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
- Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
- In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
- Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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