Receptionist

Administrative Assistant

At Carriage Services we believe in the concept of “First Who, Then What.” We have learned that leaders, who attract and surround themselves with the best people, achieve great things. We believe in the Four E’s of Leadership—Energy, Energize, Edge, and Execute. Carriage Services is a leading provider in death care in the United States and is changing the face of the funeral and cemetery industry. We invite you to be a part of this sweeping change. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking an organized and self-motivated Administrative Assistant at our Emerald Coast Funeral Home 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: $17 an hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.

The “Who”

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience.
• High degree of overall computer proficiency.
• 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

The “What”

• 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)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance