Administrative Assistant

Ritz Construction Inc; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritz Construction Inc. in Maryland is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support multiple departments and keep operations running smoothly.

A strong work ethic, ability to multitask, attention to detail, and good communication are essential. The role involves handling filing, event planning, HR errands, IT setup, and payroll entry.

Join a team-oriented contractor that values initiative and reliability, with opportunities to contribute across administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a general office environment with basic accounting knowledge.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with admin staff to complete tasks for all departments.
• Create and maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Assist with event planning and coordination.
• Assist with basic HR tasks and onboarding paperwork.
• Provide basic IT support, set up laptops, and maintain IT logs.
• Assist with weekly payroll entry.
• Maintain staff records and general office procedures.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Handling confidential information

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ritz Construction Inc., is a federal government contractor looking to expand our team. This is a great opportunity for someone to get involved with a growing company. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, able to multi-task and be a problem-solver, show a strong attention to detail and organization, and most importantly, believe in a team-oriented approach.

The core duties and responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant revolve around supporting others. On any given day, they may perform a variety of tasks, such as:

• Work together with other admin staff to complete tasks as needed for all departments
• Creating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems
• Assisting with event planning and coordination
• Assisting with basic HR or onboarding tasks, such as preparing paperwork or maintaining staff records
• Assist with basic IT support, setting up new laptops for employees, adding programs and printers as needed. Maintain IT supply logs
• Assist with payroll entry on a weekly basis.
• Previous general office experience with knowledge of basic accounting principles a plus
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organization skills with knowledge of standard organizational practices to help the office run smoothly

Skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Proficiency in MS Office

Ritz Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.