Carriage Services is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Cape Coral

Overview

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At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position

We are seeking an organized and self-motivated Administrative Assistant who will handle clerical duties, coordinate calendars, and organize meetings. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and routes calls; provides information to callers and places outgoing calls for the business.
• Greet and escort visitors and their guests.
• Perform accounting tasks (AP/AR), inventory, and account reconciliation for the business.
• Schedule appointments for the business.
• Compose and type correspondence as needed.
• Compile and report on statistical data as required by the business or Managing Partner.
• Assist client families with processing necessary paperwork and scheduling appointments.
• Receive and record payments from client families.
• Update and maintain files and related systems.
• Serve as business timekeeper and maintain local employee files.
• Coordinate and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Provide backup in other administrative functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience.
• Experience in funeral home operations.
• Familiar with Florida electronic death registration system.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs.
• Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-Time, 16-24 hours per week
• Location: Fuller Metz Funeral Home, Cape Coral/Fort Myers
• Compensation: $15-$17 per hour