Office Assistant / A/R Specialist at Express Employment Professionals

A Fire & Safety company that provides fire protection, life safety, and security services in North Austin is looking for an A/R Specialist/ Office Assistant for their central branch. 

Position Title:  A/R Specialist/ Office Assistant - NOT REMOTE - This is an IN-OFFICE ROLE*
Location:  North Austin
Pay Rate:  $20.00 - $23.00/ HR 
Hours:  08:00 am to 05:00 pm || Monday to Friday (with a 1-hour lunch)

Attire: Office Casual

This position is “in office/ onsite”. The position is contract to hire with a 4-6 month probationary period.  

 

Our client is looking for a dependable candidate who can effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors through various means such as phone, email, and in-person interactions. As the office assistant, you'll be responsible for assisting the Branch Manager with various administrative and accounting/billing-based projects they may be working on or any other day-to-day office tasks as required. 

The ideal candidate for this role would be someone who is comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (heavy Excel) and possesses a consistent work history with a high level of attention to detail. This client prefers candidates with a background in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Branch Manager with various administrative and accounting/billing-based projects they may be working on or any other day-to-day office tasks as required. ( Billing, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Cash Deposits, heavy on the A/R side )
• Operate a multi-line telephone system to answer incoming phone calls; determine the purpose of the calls, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department. Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel is unavailable. Answer appropriate questions about the company and provide callers with addresses, directions, and other information when applicable.
• Confirming / Rescheduling appointments.
• Confidentiality - Maintain and safeguard sensitive information.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

  Experience:

• 2-3 years of current/ recent experience in a finance or accounting-based positions or any support roles for a finance/ accounting team or department. (preferred)
• Stable employment history. (Required)
• Excellent Customer Service Skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail. (Required)
• Must be tech-savvy and be able to adapt and learn the SOP's.
• Strong / Comfortable with math/ numbers.

Requirements/ Education:

• Ability to successfully pass a background check (Required)
• Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, outlook, etc.) (Required)
• High School Diploma (Preferred)
• Stable recent employment history. (Required)
• Strong skillsets in working with numbers/ math is your forte. (Required)

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply via this Ad, our website, or please send in your resume to: Jobs.AustinTXNorth@ExpressPros.com

 

 

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