Montgomery Associates is Hiring an Administrative Assistant Near Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time Administrative Assistant
Montgomery & Associates is seeking an Administrative Assistant to coordinate and perform a diverse set of support tasks to ensure our Phoenix office operates in a smooth and efficient manner. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team of 10 full-time staff, and to provide administrative and financial support to key client projects.
Responsibilities
Provide client project administrative and financial support, including:
Prepare and issue contract documents
Facilitate payment of project invoices
Record, report, and track project expenses
Support budget development and expense forecasting
Communicate and coordinate with client procurement staff and project subcontractors
Manage the day-to-day general administrative duties of the office, including:
Ensure the office consistently maintains a professional appearance
Greet and welcome visitors and clients
Answer, screen, and transfer phone calls
Maintain a system for recording office expenses; compile and submit expense reports for the project management team
Coordinate and schedule travel, lodging, appointments, and rental vehicles for the office staff
Assist in managing and tracking office/staff schedules
Schedule meetings and assist in conference planning and registration process; support meeting attendees by ordering lunch and ensuring the meeting environment is pleasant; assemble meeting agendas; participate in meetings and prepare, record, and distribute meeting minutes or other records
Coordinate with building management on building access, office parking, and other logistical support
Coordinate with IT department and manage office IT needs
Manage office supplies and coordinate maintenance of office equipment
Manage and order Health & Safety supplies and maintain training records and certifications
Assist Phoenix Operations Manager with internal team coordination, staff workload tracking, and inter-office communication needs
Track all client-required badging or security clearance for site access and ensure badges are current
Manage office security system; register employees in system and handle security inquiries
Process shipping of all packages; sort and distribute mail and deliveries
Coordinate vehicle maintenance and ensure insurance and registrations are current
Edit employee timesheets for grammatical errors after every payroll date
Prepare written summaries of consulting work from timesheet documentation
Maintain organization of hardcopy files and maintain digital filing system
Serve as primary contact for office vendors
Distribute, track, and store company and field equipment
Assist with other special projects and other duties as requested
Requirements
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in particular), Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Docs, and Sheets), and Adobe Acrobat (or other PDF program)
Ability to work independently with little to no oversight
Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment
Attention to detail and problem solving
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
3-5 years’ experience working in administrative role or equivalent education
Ability to travel routinely within the greater Phoenix area and occasionally to the Tucson office as needed for trainings and company meetings
Valid Driver’s License
Physical requirements
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
This full-time position is 30 - 40 hours per week and will be performed in the office during normal business hours. Some after hours and weekend work may be possible. We provide a flexible and supportive work environment and offer a generous benefits package to those who consistently work 25 or more hours per week.
At M&A, our mission is to promote a fulfilling and respectful work culture where employees collaborate to deliver pragmatic water resource solutions grounded in the principles of integrity, scientific rigor, and environmental responsibility. We are independently owned by practicing scientists who are committed to these values and to supporting our community partners.
Your benefits at Montgomery & Associates will include:
Competitive benefits and salary in a growing team-oriented company
Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company