Temporary Inventory and administrative position

Administrative Assistant
Lynch Metals, a subsidiary of Metals USA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant in our Union, NJ location. Lynch Metals is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and services. Lynch Metals is a solid, growth-oriented company servicing the defense, commercial construction, and road construction and fabrication industries.
Benefits of working with us:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual | 3 weeks within 1 year
• Excellent health, dental, & vision Insurance options
• Life & AD&D Insurance w/buy-up plans for Employee and Dependents
• HSA & FSA Options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability w/buy-up options
• 401(K) programs w/company match
• Wellness Program w/incentives
• Large company w/opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive working environment

Answer phones and address the needs of the front desk
Distributes incoming mail daily and prepares outgoing mail using postage meter.
Maintains an adequate office supply inventory and requisitions additional items as needed.
Send statements to customers and follow up on past due payments.
Review customer credit holds.
Prepare new customer setup files.
Assists the accounting department as needed and provide support during month end close.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
Metals USA offers competitive wages and benefits plus upward mobility towards professional growth.
Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Requirements:

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Ability to communicate both oral and written effectively with both internal and external customers
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette
Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, accountable organization.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook
Physical Demands:
Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time (
Sitting, standing, hearing, talking, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, walk, climb, squat or kneel, bend
Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions