Administrative Assistant

Russel Metals; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large metals distribution company seeks a detail-oriented Administration Assistant for their Edmonton branch. This full-time, onsite role involves processing payables, filing sales orders, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. The company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Attractive Profit Sharing Plan

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Pension Plan with employer matching

Company Stock Purchase option

Scholarship Program

Educational Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy required.
• Team-first mindset with strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process all payables accurately and timely.
• Perform daily filing of sales orders and payables.
• Support co-workers and complete assigned projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Effective communication skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Post-secondary vocational course in business or office admin

Job description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Reasons to join our team

• Competitive Salaries
• Attractive Profit Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Pension Plan with employer matching
• Company Stock Purchase through payroll deduction
• Scholarship Program
• Educational Reimbursement Program

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented individual for the position of Administration Assistant within our Edmonton, AB branch. This is a full-time, onsite permanent position that reports directly to the Administration Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate processing of all payables; mill, freight, processor and expenses.
• Reconcile statements.
• Perform timely and accurate daily filing of sales orders and payables.
• Entry of inventory adjustments as required.
• Mill test report entry and retrieval.
• System receiving of material as required.
• Continually upgrade skills within administration to ensure department’s goals and measurables are being met.
• Provide back-up and support to co-workers when required.
• Completion of administration related projects and tasks assigned by the Administration Manager and Regional Controller as requested.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and flexibility in a fast-changing work environment
• A team-first mindset and strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and time management skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)

Preferences

• Grade 12 diploma plus a post-secondary vocational course in business or office admin
• 1-2 years administration experience preferred, supervisory experience an asset but not required

Links

• Russel Metals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russelmetals/
• Careers Page: https://www.russelmetals.com/en/careers/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/russel-metals/about/
• Russel Metals Website: https://www.russelmetals.com/en/

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.