Executive Assistant

Executive Support Staff

Benton County Finance is searching for an exceptional administrative professional to join our team! This position will serve as Executive Support staff to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director of Financial Services in helping support the oversight and efficient business operations of the Financial Services Department (FSD). The position will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by helping to support the implementation of Department goals, objectives, strategies, and policies for the overall business and financial operations. In addition, this position will support other teams within the FSD by providing administrative and support services that help the efficient and effective delivery of internal business and financial services. More specifically, the position will help improve operational efficiency and compliance by developing streamlined process improvement to the general procurement of county goods and services.

Benefits include generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, $0 health insurance premium, a free and award-winning wellness program, 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D, Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage, and annual salary range of $58,723.93 - $77,943.33.

Minimum qualifications include an associate's degree from an accredited college and 5 years of responsible administrative or related support experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application.

The ideal candidate will have strong executive-level administrative support experience, with the ability to manage complex scheduling, coordinate meetings, prepare professional reports and correspondence, and support high-level projects and business processes. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills, along with the ability to handle multiple priorities with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with website management, records organization, onboarding and recruitment coordination, committee administration, and business writing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative in researching and improving administrative processes, supporting organizational change and efficiency efforts, and providing excellent internal and external customer service while working collaboratively across teams and departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high attention to detail.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Chief Financial Officer Benton County Finance. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io.

To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. Answer all supplemental questions.

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This is a FLSA non-exempt position. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA. Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.