Office Associate

Interstate All Battery Center; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness program

Onsite fitness center

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay and bonus

Job summary

Interstate All Battery Center is seeking an organized Administrative/Accounting Assistant to manage AP/AR, invoices, and deposits while supporting front counter retail and customer service. The role involves monthly closes, data processing on handheld devices, and maintaining dealer records.

The ideal candidate has strong MS Office skills, multi-line phone experience, and excellent verbal communication with attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a warehouse/retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Typically at least 1 year of administrative support experience in warehouse or retail.
• Experience with AP, AR and collections is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong phone skills and professional etiquette expected.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable, including auditing, paying, and filing vendor invoices; includes collections and invoicing.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close efficiently and on schedule.
• Verify deposits are accurate and made on time.
• Upload/download handheld devices and process data per schedule.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person and over the phone.
• Support front counter retail as needed.
• Maintain dealer database and assist with inventory variances.
• Assist with inventory counts and related variance research.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-line phone

Data entry

Verbal communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Professional etiquette

Customer-facing

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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.
• Support front counter retail as needed.
• Maintain dealer database.
• Assist with inventory count and research variances.
• 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 required.
• Previous experience in a customer‑facing role required.
• Ability to multi‑task, quickly transition 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.

Scope of Data

Works under general supervision. Work receives regular review by Manager. Operate with integrity and demonstrate a positive attitude.

Work Environment

• Office environment but also exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Specific vision abilities: 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.

Head Hunter Notice

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

EEO Statement

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Company‑supported wellness program
• Onsite fitness center (where available)
• Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources, and tools
• Competitive pay and bonus structure, saving and investment options to help reach financial goals