Administrative Assistant

FirstService Residential; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

A property management company in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Administrative Assistant responsible for various administrative tasks and support services. The role requires 3 to 5 years of experience, strong administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Windows. The position offers benefits including medical plans, 401k with company match, and a salary range of $19 - $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and attend Board meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection and preparation of operating reports.
• Ensure proper phone answering and message handling.
• Maintain and update resident information in the database.
• Keep track of insurance certificate requests and records.
• Open and distribute mail; prepare invoices for approval.
• Maintain inventory of common area keys and transmitters.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Strong administrative background

Customer service principles

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree in business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Windows software

Job description

Overview

As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll be responsible for providing a wide variety of administrative and staff support services. Performs office work directly related to property management and the general business operations of the association; may assist with employee payroll, budget preparation, control of records and reports regarding operations, personnel changes, etc., and emergency service duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates collection and preparation of operating reports, such as time-and-attendance records, terminations, and new hires.
• Ensures that the telephone is answered properly, and messages are handled courteously, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Initiates preparation of Management Reports, committee reports, meeting notices as applicable and submit for Manager’s review and approval.
• Maintains, updates, and coordinates resident information in computer database at a minimum monthly. Generates and provides this information to the Property Manager, Board of Directors, and valet desk.
• Keeps track of insurance certificate requests. Maintains insurance records books for both vendors and unit owners.
• Maintains supply closet. Requests all office supplies and equipment, following established purchasing procedures.
• Opens and distributes mail, prepares accounts payable invoices with work orders and receiving tickets. Stamps and code invoices for P.M. to code and approve.
• Sets up meetings for Board Approval process.
• Keeps packages updated with new memos and policies as required.
• Prepares any resident information packages that require Board approval, (i.e., Architectural Modification).
• Coordinates receipt of closing statement or warranty deed to put in the file and send to corporate A/R to change name and address for maintenance coupons.
• Maintains inventory of common areas keys, transmitters and key fobs for residents and re-order as needed following established procedures. Maintains log for sales and cash purchases as needed.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree with concentration in business preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to Five (5) plus years of related work experience.
• Computer literacy: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Windows software.
• Must possess strong administrative background.
• Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, office management and communications skills.
• Self-starter with excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service and telephone skills.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, sitting, walking and occasional climbing.
• Required to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Talking on the phone for extended periods of time.
• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.
• Ability to work extended/flexible hours, weekend, and attend Board meetings as required.
• Driving when necessary.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$19 -$23 per hour

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.