Administrative Assistant — In-Office Operations & Systems

Opelikachamber; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-oriented company culture

Opportunities for meaningful projects

Stable long-term position

Job summary

A family-owned landscaping company seeks a dedicated Administrative Assistant to maintain smooth communication and efficient administrative processes. Responsibilities include answering phones, responding to inquiries, managing payroll, and organizing records. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. This full-time position is based in Opelika, AL, with opportunities for professional growth within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative, office management, or human resources experience.
• Strong motivation and reliability to improve processes.
• Professional demeanor to represent the company positively.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming phone calls; take detailed and accurate messages.
• Respond to client inquiries and quote requests promptly.
• Maintain human resources records and assist with onboarding.
• Prepare and edit proposals and correspondence.
• Manage payroll processing and related administrative tasks.
• Organize and maintain filing systems.
• Assist with daily office operations.

Skills

Excellent telephone etiquette

Interpersonal communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

A family-owned landscaping company seeks a dedicated Administrative Assistant to maintain smooth communication and efficient administrative processes. Responsibilities include answering phones, responding to inquiries, managing payroll, and organizing records. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. This full-time position is based in Opelika, AL, with opportunities for professional growth within a team-oriented environment.