HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is hiring for an Account Clerk

PAY: $13.78 – $19.91/hr

Assists with processing, scheduling and collecting fees for field permits and park use requests. Responsible for payroll, data entry, customer service and related clerical support for the department. Provides assistance to internal and external customers of the department, including members of the public, staff of the City, board and committee members, etc. Greets visitors, answers phones, explains office procedures, and responds to questions within level of expertise and authorization while referring more complex issues to technical, professional or management staff.

Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, forms and equipment. Ability to prepare routine to complex correspondence and reports utilizing office equipment such as computers, calculators, telephone, etc. Knowledge of office, assessment and billing procedures equivalent to graduation from high school. Must have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, mandatory by MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO