Administrative/Accounting Assistant

The role of Administrative Assistant / Accounting Clerk is an entry level position for candidates with strong organizational / computer / analytical skills. There is extensive training involved in this position. This position is the starting point for a career as a Professional with HighSpans Engineering, Inc. The ideal candidate will enjoy: Working in a professional setting on a full-time regular basis; being responsible for regular tasks as well as being assigned new, ad hoc tasks, working with numbers and spreadsheets, research and analysis projects; being a perfectionist is a plus in this position as well as Human Resources experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma with 2 years related job experience;

• Associate Degree in related field with 1 year related job experience, or

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;

• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Word documents and forms, PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Sharepoint document management, Internet searches and basic download/save operations. Quickbooks knowledge a plus.

SKILL SET:

• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software; knowledge of document management (sharepoint/filing) concepts;

• Organizational skills,

• Ability to Multi-task in deadline-based environment;

• Detail oriented;

• Knowledge of database concepts;

• Good time-management skills;

• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clerical / administrative support for Corporate and Management Department;

• Invoicing

• Updating SharePoint site information;

• Researching issues that arise and presenting solutions;

• Human Resources tasks such as reference checks, background screening, onboarding and terminations;

• Support Corporate specialists (invoicing/training/marketing/HR);

• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel;

• Data Entry in Quickbooks (possible)

Career Path:

If desired by candidate, increasing levels of experience, training and responsibility, the career path for this position includes advancement to Accounting / Project Manager.

Benefits Package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision and Group Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO/Sick time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23