Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Pries Enterprises Inc; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Pries Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our manufacturing team in Independence, IA. You will provide general office support, handle data entry and invoicing, organize documents, and facilitate communication across departments.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, familiarity with Sage or Excel, and strong bilingual English/Spanish skills. You will support HR and management while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Experience with bookkeeping or accounting systems (Sage, Excel, or similar).
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Comfortable working with computers, printers/scanners, and office software (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the office and production teams
• Handle bookkeeping tasks, including data entry, invoice tracking, and basic financial record maintenance
• Assist with scanning, filing, and organizing digital and physical documents
• Communicate with employees across departments to share updates, gather information, and support internal processes
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal staff via phone and email
• Support HR and management with basic administrative duties as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Pries Enterprises is a growing and fast-paced manufacturing facility dedicated to delivering high-quality aluminum extrusions for a variety of different industries. We are currently seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our team. This position is a vital part of our operations, ensuring smooth communication, accurate record-keeping, and efficient office administration.

About Us

Pries Enterprises is a growing and fast-paced manufacturing facility dedicated to delivering high-quality aluminum extrusions for a variety of different industries. We are currently seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our team. This position is a vital part of our operations, ensuring smooth communication, accurate record-keeping, and efficient office administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the office and production teams

• Handle bookkeeping tasks, including data entry, invoice tracking, and basic financial record maintenance.

• Assist with scanning, filing, and organizing digital and physical documents

• Communicate with employees across departments to share updates, gather information, and support internal processes

• Serve as a point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal staff via phone and email

• Support HR and management with basic administrative duties as needed

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred

• Experience with bookkeeping or accounting systems (Sage, Excel, or similar)

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

• Comfortable working with computers, printers/scanners, and office software (Microsoft Office Suite)

• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and bonuses

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

• Opportunities for growth and cross-training

• Benefits package for health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and life insurance