Administrative Assistant-Dc Jobs

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 47 states, and we’re still growing. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs clerical, administrative and payroll functions for the distribution center.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approves distribution center invoices and maintains records.
• Maintains confidential facility and personnel information.
• Reviews monthly budget reports and identifies budget vs. actual variance.
• Manages supply inventory and ordering process for administrative supplies.
• Participates in annual budgeting process through analysis and data entry.
• Performs weekly payroll function for all distribution center employees including entering hourly payroll, preparing and maintaining time and attendance system for payroll processing, and sorting and distributing paychecks; acts as liaison between distribution center employees and corporate payroll office.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports for the distribution center.
• Maintains petty cash account.
• Prepares all correspondence for Distribution Center Manager; stamps and sorts outgoing mail.
• May maintain badge-making system.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate several tasks at once.
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to use software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and payroll/personnel systems such as Kronos and Lawson.

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION

• Experience in automated retail distribution center and/or familiarity with distribution systems preferred.
• Two years experience as an administrative assistant preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposed to various temperatures.
• Sitting for long periods of time in an office setting.
• Time-sensitive, fast-paced, and stressful environment.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and carrying weights of up to 40 pounds.