Administrative Assistant-Dc Jobs

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GENERAL SUMMARY

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

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares weekly and monthly reports for the distribution center.
• Manages supply inventory and ordering process for administrative supplies.
• Maintains petty cash account.
• Reviews monthly budget reports and identifies budget vs. actual variance.
• May maintain badge-making system.
• Maintains confidential facility and personnel information.
• Prepares all correspondence for Distribution Center Manager; stamps and sorts outgoing mail.
• Participates in annual budgeting process through analysis and data entry.
• Approves distribution center invoices and maintains records.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

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

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.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and carrying weights of up to 40 pounds.
• Time-sensitive, fast-paced, and stressful environment.