Office Clerk Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Office clerks, or office administrators, are responsible for handling day-to-day administrative tasks within an office. Typical duties include answering phones, entering data, filing and organizing records, and processing payment information. Specific duties will vary depending on the employer’s needs, but in all cases, office clerks play a big role in keeping the office organized and running smoothly. Office clerks must be able to juggle multiple tasks at a fast pace and are often a customer’s first point of contact.

You might hire an office clerk to:

Perform general administrative tasks, including answering and directing phone calls, managing email correspondence, faxing, and filing

Perform bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, processing payments, and updating records
Greet clients and visitors and provide them with any necessary information
Act as liaison between the company, staff, and office building management, providing information, answering questions, and responding to requests

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Excellent organizational skills, with diligent attention to detail	A passion for working in a people-facing role
Strong time management and multitasking skills	Comfortability with handling confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills	Experience developing internal processes and filing systems
Basic bookkeeping and accounting skills	Familiarity with common office technology, like scanners and printers