| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Salary | $49,732.80–$57,192.72 Per Year |
Office Administrator
Salary
$49,732.80 - $57,192.72 Annually
Location
Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08761
Department
Tax Administration
Opening Date
09/21/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth Countys Tax Administration department has an opening for Office Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to become part of a fast-paced environment working with and for the citizens of Forsyth County. A person in this position would be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the departmental budget; communicating with property owners: and handling day to day office responsibilities.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to communicate with others tactfully and courteously.
Ability to maintain work standards of program activities and ability to analyze and correct errors.
Ability to summarize, compile and tabulate narrative and numerical material.
Ability to interpret and analyze applicable program content objectives and make necessary decisions.
Thorough knowledge of office management techniques including the ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED and four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
A valid drivers license is required.
Experience working in a local tax office or another governmental organization is preferred as this will help the applicant as they are responsible for many of the clerical duties that occur during the year. However, prior government experience is not a requirement as long as the applicant is well organized and can prioritize quickly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Processing vendor payments
Processing refunds
Ensuring the proper paperwork is prepared for Commissioner Meetings
Handling official tax notices in the local papers.
Performs related work as required.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED and four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience?
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What best describes your highest level of completed education?
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What best describes your office management experience?
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What best describes your years of experience working with the general public?
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How many years of clerical/administrative/office management experience do you have?
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Have you handled budgets for county and/or state funds in the past?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe how large of a budget you handled and where. If you answered no, please enter N/A.
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What best describes your computer skills?
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What best describes your experience using Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Would you be able to attend schools or training that may require you to spend one or more nights away from home?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County (NC)
Address 201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone 336-703-2400
Website http://www.forsyth.cc