Receptionist

Carriage Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A funeral service provider in Fairfax is seeking a self-motivated Office Administrator to provide essential administrative support. This part-time role offers flexible evening hours and requires efficiency in clerical duties. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma with at least 2 years of experience in an office setting and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities include handling calls, scheduling appointments, and assisting client families with necessary paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years administrative or accounting experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and route to appropriate personnel.
• Greet and escort visitors to their destinations.
• Schedule business appointments and maintain calendars.
• Prepare correspondence and compile reports as needed.
• Input data accurately into system.
• Assist client families with paperwork and payments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Computer proficiency

Accounting principles knowledge

Multi-line phone systems proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Carriage Services

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At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking an organized and self-motivated office administrator who will be responsible for providing administrative support to our Fairfax Memorial Funeral Homelocation. The office administrator’s role will include working closely with our leadership team by handling clerical duties, coordinating calendars, and organizing meetings.

Compensation: $18 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time - Evenings 4pm to 9pm and Weekends are 8am to 4:30pm

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google Docs.
• Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment; and
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles

Job Duties:

• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes calls to the appropriate person and places outgoing calls for the business.
• Greets and escorts all visitors and their guests.
• Schedules appointments for the business.
• Composes and types of correspondence as needed.
• Compiles and reports on statistical data as required by the business or Managing Partner.
• Inputs data into CFSS system accurately, completely, and timely.
• Assists client families with processing necessary paperwork and scheduling appointments.
• Receives and records payments from client families.
• Updates and maintains files and related systems for the business.
• Serves as business timekeeper and maintains local employee files.
• Coordinates and maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Serves as a backup in other administrative functions as needs dictate; and