City of Somerville · 23 hours ago
Principal Clerk
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$1,115.31/wk - $1,115.31/wkThe City of Somerville is seeking a Principal Clerk to provide support to division Superintendents by performing various accounts payable functions. The role requires clear communication, excellent customer service, and attention to detail while managing invoices and maintaining department records.
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Responsibilities
Process department invoices
Verify that all invoices match contracts and that funding is available
Create requisitions and request Purchase Orders
Route all 311 requests, help to resolve customer requests, and extract data
Answer phone calls and or refer calls to appropriate personnel and provide general information
Frequently interact with internal and external agencies including the general public, various vendors and contractors
Maintain general department records, both electronic and hard copy
Prepare and maintain reports, forms and/or other documents as necessary
Responsible for clearly and professionally communicating verbally and in written form ensuring accuracy of information and timely responses
Brief and communicate regularly with the Director of Administration and Finance
Frequently interact and communicate professionally and courteously with internal staff and other departments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Outlook (email)
Superior customer service skills with the ability to pleasantly and efficiently communicate (in-person, phone, and email)
Ability to operate printer, scanner, copier, fax, postage meter
Ability to work in a team office environment
Ability to work under pressure and tight time lines
Attention to detail and accuracy essential
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
Preferred
Preferred working knowledge of MUNIS and QAlert, MS Teams
Benefits
4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Long term disability through Sun Life
Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
Annual cancer screening & wellness release
Somerville Retirement Pension System
Tuition reimbursement
MBTA pass program
FREE Blue Bikes membership
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
City of Somerville
Somerville is a city in Massachusetts located two miles northwest of Boston. As of 2010, the city had a total population of 75,754 people.
Founded in 1842
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrea Caruth
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
David Goodridge
Chief Information Officer
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