Admin Assistant

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the office manager with accounting, fleet management, insurance, and purchasing. This role covers records, reporting, and cross-department coordination at our Laurel location.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of administrative experience, with strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three years of administrative, office or clerical experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist office manager with accounting, fleet management, insurance and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain department records and reports.
• Coordinate travel, schedules and clerical staff activities.
• Prepare agendas, meeting notes and distribute them to stakeholders.

Skills

Office management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for assisting the office manager with accounting, fleet management, insurance, and other functions. Provides administrative and clerical support to an assigned location, department, college, and/or unit. Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with department records. Assists with budgetary matters track department funds and purchasing. Compiles reports and monitors assigned projects and/or program components. May supervise assigned clerical staff and/or student assistants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage office staff (recruit, interview, hire, discipline, performance)
• Manages internal users and their permissions for CRM, email, cell phones, office phones, air cards, etc.
• Manages company telecommunications network and communicates with answering service.
• Coordinates with the branches on their fleet needs and communicates with the fleet provider
• Obtains, renews, and maintains state licenses and permits
• Maintain integrity of hiring/termination process through the proper application of company policies.
• Manages key vendor accounts, supply inventory, and submits invoices for payment
• Assist other departments as needed
• Coordinates travel
• Assists with projects and event support
• Maintains email, voicemail boxes and filing system, prepares department meeting agendas, meeting notes and distributes accordingly
• Creates and maintains office related records and reports
• Interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating reports, policies and procedures
• Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day office operations
• Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience Three (3) years of related administrative, office or clerical experience Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience with Excel and be comfortable with managing excel generated reports Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized and detailed oriented. Experience in office setting

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Our Commitment

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other.

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We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that’s responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.