Office Administrator I - Part Time

Granite Construction•Vancouver, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level position responsible for assisting and supporting the Business Manager and/or Office Manager in performing multiple administrative functions to ensure efficient, cost effective and professional office operations. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
0-2 year administrative and office experience
Detailed knowledge of company operations, organizational procedures, and personnel.
Must be proficient on spreadsheet and word processing applications, i.e. Word and Excel.
Must demonstrate ethical and professional business practices.
Must have effective verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond with a sense of urgency as required.
Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
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10 key by touch.
Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Team player.

Nice To Haves

JWS Material Billings System (preferred).

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in day-to-day administrative and basic accounting functions of the business unit to ensure accurate, efficient and timely processes.
Assist with various daily, weekly and monthly administrative functions and process all or some of the following: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, material billings, equipment reporting, fuel reconciliation, petty cash, purchasing card reconciliation and document control to ensure accuracy and timely completion in accordance with established procedures and compliance with Company policy, General Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Provide accurate and timely communication to the Business Manager and/or Office Manager on relevant issues to ensure key information is disseminated.
Assist field operations with informational inquiries to ensure productive work environment.
Assist with large job set ups, contract billings and A/R collections to ensure accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Granite’s policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Assist other functional leaders with administrative functions including Human Resources, Equipment, Safety, Estimating, Construction and Construction Materials to ensure efficiency and accuracy of office needs.
Provide purchasing/ shipping/ receiving support, for field operations as needed to ensure productive work environment. Depending on work location.
Provide business development support, as needed, for communicating with customers (mailings/ faxes/ invitations, etc.). Depending on work location

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.