TOWNSEND BUILDING SUPPLY INC Hiring for Office Assistant at Ozark, AL, United States Full Time

Job Details

Job Location

Ozark – Ozark, AL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Job Category

Admin – Clerical

Description

Townsend Building Supply, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials in the Wiregrass area for over 75 years, is seeking an Office Assistant to work at our Ozark, AL store location.

The role of this position is to work closely with the store manager in the processing of daily work in an office environment.

Hours are 7 : 00am 4 : 00pm M-F. When it becomes necessary, the Store Manager may at his discretion require additional hours if business conditions warrant.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to be part of a company dedicated to helping you succeed?

Do you want the honor of working with the best employees and serving the greatest customers in the area? If so, Townsend Building Supply is the perfect place for you! Let’s build a great future together, Apply Today!

Townsend Offers :

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Available after 30 days!
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation after 6 months!
• 401k w / company match
• Advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• AND MUCH MORE!

This position is responsible for :

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product information, placement of orders, requests for pricing and provide customer follow-up when necessary.
• Cash drawer reconciliation and ing.
• Inventory maintenance including new item setup.
• Inventory adjustments, when approved by manager or in his / her absence.
• Assist with conducting physical inventory.
• Generate Purchase orders when necessary.
• Reconciling of purchase orders to insure accuracy including cost, quantities and proper adders are included on purchase orders.
• Banking and Post Office duties.
• Perform duties of an Inside Sales Representative when necessary.
• Order office supplies.
• Accept payments and apply the payments correctly to the appropriate account.
• Answer phones when necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include, but are not limited to, the following :

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Working knowledge of office and administrative procedures.
• Cash handling experience
• Accounts receivable experience
• Computer literacy and knowledge of current office technology.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and / or Google Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Ability to work with confidential information.

Working Conditions Include :

This position operates in a building materials retail store environment with merchandise displays and items available for purchase in inventory.

This position may also perform work in a warehouse setting, with some exposure to outside weather conditions.This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, fax machines, and photocopiers.

Townsend Building Supply complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.