Office Associate

Interstate Batteries; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate All Battery Center is seeking an Office Associate for our North Augusta location. The role supports the distributorship's front desk, handles phones, paperwork, and general accounting tasks to ensure smooth operations.

You will maintain accounts payable and receivable, process invoices, assist with monthly close, verify deposits, and provide exceptional customer service in person and over the phone. A strong multitasker with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or equivalent); some college preferred.
• At least one year of administrative support experience in a warehouse or retail environment
• At least one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including AP, AR and Collections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel.
• Multi-line phone experience required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is required.
• Ability to multi-task, quickly transitioning from one function/task to the next.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills and can prioritize tasks.
• Works with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Approaches tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Must work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must have a clean drivers record AND meet driver qualifications requirements.
• Must possess valid Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable including auditing, paying and filing vendor invoices according to company policy and procedure, collections, preparing customer invoices, purchase orders and delivery tickets accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end close efficiently, accurately and on schedule.
• Verify deposits are accurate and made on a timely basis.
• Upload and download handheld computer devices and process data according to a set schedule.
• Provide exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone.
• Supports front counter retail as needed.
• Maintain dealer database.
• Assist with inventory count and research variances.
• Follow / fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Professional etiquette

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

## Office AssociateApply: US-SC-North Augusta: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-9950Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.# **be your best self**At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!**Purpose of Job** : The Office Associate effectively operates the front desk position for the distributorship, including phones, paperwork, and general accounting. This role performs all administrative duties supporting distributor operations. **Job Components:*** Accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable including auditing, paying and filing vendor invoices according to company policy and procedure, collections, preparing customer invoices, purchase orders and delivery tickets accurately and timely.* Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end close efficiently, accurately and on schedule.* Verify deposits are accurate and made on a timely basis.* Upload and download handheld computer devices and process data according to a set schedule.* Provide exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone* Supports front counter retail as needed* Maintain dealer database.* Assist with inventory count and research variances.* Follow / fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager* All other duties as assigned **Qualifications** :* High school graduate (or equivalent). Some college preferred.* At least one year of administrative support experience in a warehouse or retail environment* At least one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including AP, AR and Collections.* Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel.* Multi-line phone experience required.* Demonstrated use of professional etiquette required.* Excellent verbal communication skills are required.* Previous experience in a customer-facing role is required.* Ability to multi-task, quickly transitioning from one function/task to the next.* Demonstrates good organizational skills and can prioritize tasks* Works with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail* Approaches tasks with a sense of urgency* Must work effectively in a team environment* Strong data entry skills* Ability to operate a motor vehicle* Must have a clean drivers record AND meet driver qualifications requirements* Must possess valid Driver’s license **Scope Data**:* Works under general supervision. Work receives regular review by Manager.* Operate with integrity and demonstrate a positive attitude. **Work Environment** :* Office environment but is also exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.* Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.* Regularly required to stand, walk, hear, talk, and use hands to grasp and handle objects.* Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Without assistance* Ability to sustain extended periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking throughout the day* Prolonged use of personal computer and telephone* Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required* Exposed to the hazards of the road when operating or riding in a vehicle Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.