Administrative Assistant (Funeral Services)

Administrative Assistant (Funeral Services)

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking an organized and self-motivated Administrative Assistant who will be handling clerical duties, coordinating calendars, and organizing meetings. To be successful in this position you should be detail-oriented, professional and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour depending on overall experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Heritage Funeral Home - Weddington Chapel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2+ years of prior office administrative or accounting experience required.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google Docs required.
• Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment; and
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles

Job Duties

• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes calls to the appropriate person and places outgoing calls for the business.
• Greets and escorts all visitors and their guests.
• Performs all accounting (AP/AR), inventory, and account reconciliation for the business.
• Schedules appointments for the business.
• Composes and types of correspondence as needed.
• Compiles and reports on statistical data as required by the business or Managing Partner.
• Inputs data into CFSS system accurately, completely, and timely.
• Assists client families with processing necessary paperwork and scheduling appointments.
• Receives and records payments from client families.
• Updates and maintains files and related systems for the business.
• Serves as business timekeeper and maintains local employee files.
• Coordinates and maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Serves as a backup in other administrative functions as needs dictate; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance