Administrative Assistant

Why Work for Whitley's Funeral Home?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

This position is the primary administrative role in most of Park Lawn’s individual business locations and is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and accounting related tasks to ensure the business runs smoothly and the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Updates Timekeeping system as employees fill out missed punch log.
• Prepares daily deposit reports and reconciliations.
• Processes and codes all business invoices for payment.
• Researches invoices and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Receives and records payments from client families.
• Schedules appointments for the business.
• Composes and types correspondence as needed.
• Compiles and reports on statistical data as required by the business.
• Inputs data into operating system accurately, completely, and timely.
• Assists client families with processing necessary paperwork and scheduling appointments.
• Scans, copies and prints as needed.
• 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.
• Completes assigned responsibilities and tasks without needing additional assistance, excessive supervision, or extended scheduling.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum two years administrative or general accounting experience or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• High degree of proficiency in local and virtual data management tools (Internet, Dropbox, Microsoft file management structure).
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and general office equipment.
• Effective and professional communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal skills and the ability to resolve and respond to issues in a professional manner.
• Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.
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