File Clerk

Remote

🚀 Administration

Filing Clerks are employed by companies to make sure their documents are properly stored and organized for employees to easily retrieve for later use. They typically create a filing system and organize documents in orders like chronological, alphabetical, subject matter or numerical. File Clerks may be given hard copies of files, which they’re responsible for converting into a digital file and then returning the original document back to the owner. If they’re missing other important documents, they may need to request them from the necessary locations. They may also destroy or archive any files that are outdated if granted permission or instruction by their supervisor. Some File Clerks are also responsible for completing light clerical duties as well, like sending emails, making phone calls and greeting office visitors.

What does a File Clerk do?

A File Clerk, or Filing Clerk, organizes and files certain company documents and records like invoices, receipts and forms. Their main duties include collecting documents from departments, developing an effective document storage and filing system and digitizing hard copies of documents.

Responsibilities

A File Clerk should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a File Clerk should be able to execute:

Developing and maintaining databases
Labeling and updating paper files
Putting files, digital or paper, into their proper locations
Gathering and organizing files and documents for coworkers’ use, such as for reports
Maintaining supply inventories
Troubleshooting computers, printers, fax machines, scanners, shredders and other office equipment

Required Skills

A competitive File Clerk will have certain skills and qualifications, including: