TOWNSEND BUILDING SUPPLY Administrative Assistant Salary in the United States

Description

Townsend Building Supply, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials in the Wiregrass area, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team.  This position is located at our corporate office in Dothan, AL. This position is responsible for efficient and effective administrative processes and procedures needed to support the accomplishment of goals and objectives set by Townsend Building Supply.

Townsend Offers:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401k w/ company match
• Advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation

…………AND MUCH MORE!

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsibility for general phone coverage including answering and routing incoming calls and fielding initial requests for information.
• Welcomes and directs visitors, customers, and vendors.
• Perform various accounting / bookkeeping functions that include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax filing, general ledger posting, and account reconciliation.
• Assist with Human Resource functions including, but not limited to, maintaining employee files, new employee onboarding, workers’ compensation, and benefits administration.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Assist with company special events for customers and employees.
• Order uniforms.
• Perform other general clerical duties as requested, which may include recordkeeping, maintaining office supplies, banking duties, sorting mail, photocopying, faxing, and filing.
• Provide assistance to customers and employees as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of accounting / bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or G Suite.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the business.

Townsend Building Supply complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.