Administrative Assistant
Airswift is looking for an Administrative Assistant to work with a major LNG client on an initial 1-year assignment likely to be extended.
- Description:
- Primary Purpose
Working primarily independently under limited supervision, performs advanced and highly complex administrative/clerical functions including: word processing or typing letters, memoranda and forms, produces presentation materials, keeps track of budgets, produces department reports, orders supplies, maintains files, answers telephones, schedules appointments/ conferences, makes travel arrangements, receives visitors, and sorts/distributes mail.
Duties and Responsibilities
- May process time sheets, payroll, cashiering, budget, expense accounts and other financial records, coordinates with other departments as required, makes travel arrangements, schedules appointments, etc.
- Uses business applications software and peripheral equipment (e.g., complex databases, advanced presentation graphics, detailed spreadsheets using original formulas, operates fax machines, copy machines, etc.).
- Plans or schedules own work; coordinates and/or takes lead responsibility on special projects requiring advanced skills; may provide work direction for clerical group; may review work of others; may train others.
- Composes correspondence and reports for supervisor's signature; researches, abstracts and compiles information and data for analyses; reviews written material for accuracy and completeness; checks calculations for accuracy; reconciles report data; maintains complex accounting ledgers, petty cash funds, inventory, etc.
- Implements established safety procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Education
- H.S. Diploma/GED required. College courses/vocational training desired. Technical/vocational college courses/training desired.
Experience
- 3+ years of related experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to operate a computer and peripheral equipment for word processing. Demonstrated knowledge of business application software including spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and word processing.
- Must possess intermediate math skills and be able to operate a calculator.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
- Proficiency in computer software applications.
- Ability to handle multiple activities/projects and their deadlines.
- Primary Purpose