Administrative Assistant

Service Corporation International; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an administrative professional to provide support for funeral home, cemetery, or crematory operations. The role involves scheduling, document management, HR processes, and handling inquiries with compassion and discretion.

The position requires high school completion, 3 years in a customer-focused setting, and strong computer skills including MS Office. Salary ranges are provided and generous benefits follow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Advanced computer, internet and word processing skills (typing 40–60 wpm).

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily schedules.
• Schedules meetings.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Plans events.
• Completes management expense reports.
• Responds to inquiries in writing or verbally.
• Enters contract details into information system and maintains related documents.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Administers HR processes including new hire paperwork and background checks.
• Maintains SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Trains others on policies and new initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 40-60 wpm

Discretion / confidentiality

MS Word / Office suite

Compassion & integrity

Attention to instructions

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office equipment (copiers, printers)

Job description

• Prepares daily schedules

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Provides administrative support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Assists with special projects, research, and resolving problems. Schedules meetings, drafts memos, transcribes notes, creates presentations, generates reports, and prepares and monitors invoices and expenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules meetings


• Makes travel arrangements


• Plans events


• Completes management expense reports


• Responds to inquiries in writing and or verbally


• Pulls monthly reports


• Enters contract details into information system and maintains other related documents


• Orders and checks memorial to ensure accuracy


• Processes annual funeral home and cemetery license renewals


• Codes and scans invoices


• Processes accounts payable and other accounting support transactions


• Receives incoming telephone calls and assist callers with any questions or comments, direct calls to appropriate team members


• Schedules call-in appointments for Sales


• Files and maintains customer information


• Maintains office and facility supplies as well as fax machines, copiers and network printers


• Prepares daily schedules


• Administers HR processes including new hire paperwork, background checks and bonus processing


• Maintains processes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures including SOX administration and audit


• Trains others on policies, procedures and new company initiatives


• Maintains a friendly attitude offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 3 years of experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have advanced computer, internet and word processing (typing minimum of 40 – 60 wpm) skills


• Working knowledge of office equipment including calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephone console


• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion


• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing


• High level of compassion and integrity


• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision

Compensation

Salary: $22.00/hr. - $29.00/hr

Benefits

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)


• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution


• Sick Leave


• Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance


• Dependent Life Insurance


• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match


• Employee Assistance Program

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Postal Code: 95815

Job Location: US-CA - Sacramento