Administrative Assistant
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This position performs a variety of clerical, recordkeeping, and customer service tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the organization. Provides administrative and clerical support to an assigned location, department, and / or unit. Develops, maintains, and ensures com. Assists with budgetary matters, track department funds, and purchasing. Compiles reports and monitors assigned projects and / or program components.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Greets and directs clients and visitors.
- Answers phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
- Manages company telecommunications network and communicates with answering service.
- Returning calls (Voicemails)
- Will Call audit (Calling customers whose orders have been in will call for lengthy amount of time)
- Creating new orders and invoicing
- Sending quotes and following up on quotes
- Replying to emails
- Submitting order approval to the fire department and following up
- Data entry
- Filling paperwork
- Collecting payments
- Inventory
- Creating Requisitions
- Calling customers when their material has been received
- Going through the open credit report to ensure that all Knox open credits are applied to their invoices
- Manages key vendor accounts, supplies inventory, and submits invoices for payment
- Compiles budget data and maintains financial records as requested.
- Copies, collates, and otherwise prepares reports for mailings, meetings, and other correspondence.
- Assists with projects and event support
- Assists other departments as needed
- Assists with Customer relations
- Assists with Contract creations
- Manages all branch Fire Alarm Invoicing
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Education / Qualifications :
Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent work experience.Ability to greet visitors, clients, and colleagues in a friendly and courteous manner.Ability to type at least 50 wpm.Ability to proofread.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Basic understanding of office equipment.Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.Ability to organize and prioritize work.Other Duties :
Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Benefits and Perks :
Excellent payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesPye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer