About Administrative Assistant - Treasurer bonded position

Announcement Date: 08/12/2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

• Researches vendors and orders office supplies/ materials needed.
• Performs duties related to returned checks for all monies collected in the county ie: forwards to specific departments notice and collection information.
• Monitors and manages DMV access for all departments utilizing this service.
• Processes credit card payments/ balances credit card payments to daily and monthly bank statements and credit card statements.
• Prepares receipts for departmental fees, fines, and retiree insurance.
• Monitors first time vehicle purchase report and issues delinquent letters to tax payers.
  
  Suspends drivers licenses and releases suspensions when paid.
• Scans and/or files documents for efficient retrieval.
• Assists external auditor with retrieving support information and documents.
• Files and processes returned mail, distributes accordingly to appropriate departments or re-mails with corrected address.
• Processes and reconciles online payments and issues receipts for daily mailing.
• Processes and reconciles in-person counter credit card payments and issues receipts for daily mailing.
• Validates bankruptcy notices from Bankruptcy Court and processes accordingly.
• Prepares or delivers daily cash deposits to bank.
  
  Processes and transmits all checks to the bank through remote image.
• Processes school claim information as needed.
• Utilizes various office machines such as a computer, typewriter, printer, telephone, copier, adding machine, currency counter and credit card machine.
• Provides assistance to customers which includes such duties as providing information regarding tax status, procedures, and other tax matters via communication through telephone, email, in person and mail.
• Provides directions given to appropriate department/agency for information being requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of clerical, administrative support or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications

Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance

SC State Retirement Plan/Pension

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Deferred Compensation 401K Plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Spending Account (MSA)

Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development/Training

Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.