ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:

Elkhart County Commissioners Office

HIRING RANGE:

$21.09-$23.43/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;

Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

POSITION TO BE FILLED:

ASAP

HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:

Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.

LOCATION OF POSITION:

County Administration Building, Goshen

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing clerical and bookkeeping duties including preparing and submitting claims for invoices to accounts payable and preparing documents for accounts receivable. Assists in the preparation of meeting agendas, letters, and other written communication. Prepares various Microsoft Word and Excel documents. Assists in answering the phone and greeting office visitors. Organizes and files various records in paper and electronic form.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and billing

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel required

Excellent organizational and communications skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures/practices

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with the public, co-workers and other departments

Pre-employment background check

For additional information or to apply, visit

www.elkhartcounty

.com and click

Employment Opportunities

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer