Office Assistant - Part-Time

Lawler Gear is seeking dependable, career-minded individuals who get excited about finding solutions for our customers. We have a rich culture full of long-term employees with deep expertise in their areas. It's no surprise that our creative, team-oriented employees stay with us for an average of 15-years. To reward each employee's commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, 4-10s (Monday through Thursday, first shift) work schedule, a robust training program, opportunity for rapid advancement, and retirement savings with a company match. Apply here to love your work and who you work with, every day!

PURPOSE The Office Assistant serves as a central support function within the function of the operation, bridging administrative, financial, and customer service responsibilities. This role works across multiple departments, partnering closely with internal teams as well as external customers and vendors.

This is a part-time position, working 20 hours per week with a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence via phone, email, and mail; respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages; scan and file documents electronically as needed
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate electronic records
• Create and process purchase orders and receiving documentation
• Process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Prepare and process check runs
• Maintain and update customer account information
• Monitor shared email inboxes and route messages appropriately
• Provide administrative and follow-up support to the Outside Sales Team
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Experience with ERP systems (knowledge of JobBoss ERP preferred)
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED WORK HOURS This is a part-time position, working 20 hours per week with a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hours may vary based on business needs, and occasional extended hours may be required.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.


Lawler Gear is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.