Office Manager At Wood River Ak

Position Summary:

Responsible for all administrative and accounting operations performed at the Wood River facility.  The Office Manager is responsible for managing an office staff of 1-4 people.  Position is year-round with approximately 3-4 months on site in Alaska.  Hours vary with time of year and amount of production.  Reports to the Plant Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise all office and clerical functions and personnel including payroll, purchasing, and production accounting.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting, transactions, reconciliations, and outside reporting to ensure company procedures and policies are being followed.
• Maintain accurate records of all production produced and shipped daily.
• Ensure the plant’s bi‑weekly payroll is completed accurately and on a timely basis as required.
• Ensure accurate reporting of daily fish purchases and daily preparation of fish tickets.

• Assist in the coordination of fishermen’s resale, services, and tender deliveries.

• Oversee purchasing, shipping and receiving, and inventory records and documentation.
• Relay information in a timely manner to the Corporate Office, Plant Manager, and other company locations as required.
• Administer all communication systems (internet, PC network, UHF, VHF, telephones, and satellite radio).
• Other tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager and/or requested by the Corporate Office.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting, data and administrative management principles and practices.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to work independently requiring little supervision.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Maintain a congenial rapport with fishermen and buyers.
• Numerical aptitude and 10-key by touch.
• Energetic and efficient:  Must be able to work 12 or more hours per day, 7 days a week in fast paced environment.
• Payroll experience required.
• Previous bookkeeping experience required
• Previous seafood experience recommended but not required
• Must be able to live and work in remote locations and confined quarters.
• Satisfactory completion of drug screen test.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work 7 days a week, 12-16 hours a day in a fast-paced office environment. There are areas within the plant that contain moving and loud machinery, and hearing protection and other safety and protective equipment is required.

Salary:

• Depending on experience.
• Salary, OT Exempt.
• Transportation, room, and board included.
• Excellent benefits.