Administrative Assistant

Carriage Services; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriage Services is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to handle clerical duties, calendar coordination, and meeting organization at McLaughlin Mortuary in Fort Walton Beach. The role requires detail-oriented, professional communication and reliable teamwork in a funeral and cemetery services context.

The position includes accounting tasks (AP/AR), data entry, and reception duties, with opportunities to interact with client families and manage appointments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google Docs.
• Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes calls to the appropriate person and places outgoing calls for the business.
• Greets and escorts all visitors and their guests.
• Performs all accounting (AP/AR), inventory, and account reconciliation for the business.
• Schedules appointments for the business.
• Composes and types of correspondence as needed.
• Compiles and reports on statistical data as required by the business or Managing Partner.
• Inputs data into CFSS system accurately, completely, and timely.
• Assists client families with processing necessary paperwork and scheduling appointments.
• Receives and records payments from client families.
• Updates and maintains files and related systems for the business.
• Serves as business timekeeper and maintains local employee files.
• Coordinates and maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Serves as a backup in other administrative functions as needs dictate; and

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs

CFSS system

Multi-line phone system

Job description

Career Opportunities with Carriage Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking an organized and self-motivated Administrative Assistant who will be handling clerical duties, coordinating calendars, and organizing meetings. To be successful in this position you should be detail-oriented, professional and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation: $18.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: McLaughlin Mortuary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google Docs.
• Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment; and
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles

Job Duties

• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes calls to the appropriate person and places outgoing calls for the business.
• Greets and escorts all visitors and their guests.
• Performs all accounting (AP/AR), inventory, and account reconciliation for the business.
• Schedules appointments for the business.
• Composes and types of correspondence as needed.
• Compiles and reports on statistical data as required by the business or Managing Partner.
• Inputs data into CFSS system accurately, completely, and timely.
• Assists client families with processing necessary paperwork and scheduling appointments.
• Receives and records payments from client families.
• Updates and maintains files and related systems for the business.
• Serves as business timekeeper and maintains local employee files.
• Coordinates and maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Serves as a backup in other administrative functions as needs dictate; and