Office Administrator - UniFirst

UniFirst • Portland, ME

75d

About The Position

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a self-motivated, organized individual for Office Administration and Management. As an industry leader in the rental, lease, and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, UniFirst offers a family-run business environment where employees are valued. The company promotes from within, providing endless opportunities for individuals with a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality customer service. The position involves various responsibilities including data entry, customer service, human resource management, and financial processing.

Requirements

• Two-year degree or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondences.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate computer systems and be versed in or able to learn popular software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as the UniFirst Account Management System.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry responsibilities as directed.
• Handle customer service responsibilities.
• Review, organize, and maintain customer files, employee files, and other required records.
• Manage and support human resource issues.
• Process applications and set up new employees with insurance and payroll.
• Assist all employees with basic benefits, health insurance, 401k, vacation/sick time, and payroll issues.
• Voucher invoices for approval and payment.
• Maintain payment files for each vendor.
• Answer telephone and provide information to callers or route calls to appropriate persons.
• Order general office supplies and distribute mail.
• Manage accounts receivables collection to acceptable levels.
• Submit payroll, customer summary billing, post checks/deposits, and manage petty cash.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Associate degree