Administrative Assistant (Funeral Services)

Carriage Services•Matthews, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Carriage Services is seeking an organized and self-motivated Administrative Assistant to handle clerical duties, coordinate calendars, and organize meetings. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, professional, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role is crucial in creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service within the Funeral and Cemetery profession.

Requirements

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.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

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.
Other duties as assigned.