Administrative Assistant

**Administrative Assistant** At **Carriage Services**, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. **Carriage Services** is an equal opportunity employer. We are seeking an organized and self\-motivated Administrative Assistant who will be handling clerical duties, coordinating calendars, and organizing meetings. To be successful in this position you should be detail\-oriented, professional and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. **Compensation: $18 \- $21 per hour** **Job Type: Part\-Time** **Location: Ed Helm Monument Company (Funeral Home) located in Bakersfield, CA.** **Qualifications** * High School Diploma or equivalent. * 2\+ years of administrative or bookkeeping experience. * computer proficiency and with spreadsheets, templates, and invoices. * High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) \& Google Docs. * Proficiency with multi\-line phone systems and general office equipment; and * Working knowledge of basic accounting principles * Artistic but also notices spacing issues, understands visual balance, can format names and dates cleanly. **Job Duties** * 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; and * Other duties as assigned. **Benefits:** * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Vision insurance