Administrative Assistant

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Provides administrative support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Assists with special projects, research, and resolving problems. Schedules meetings, drafts memos, transcribes notes, creates presentations, generates reports, and prepares and monitors invoices and expenses. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**  * Schedules meetings * Makes travel arrangements * Plans events * Completes management expense reports * Responds to inquiries in writing and or verbally  * Pulls monthly reports * Enters contract details into information system and maintains other related documents * Orders and checks memorial to ensure accuracy * Processes annual funeral home and cemetery license renewals * Codes and scans invoices * Processes accounts payable and other accounting support transactions * Receives incoming telephone calls and assist callers with any questions or comments, direct calls to appropriate team members * Schedules call-in appointments for Sales * Files and maintains customer information * Maintains office and facility supplies as well as fax machines, copiers and network printers * Prepares daily schedules * Administers HR processes including new hire paperwork, background checks and bonus processing * Maintains processes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures including SOX administration and audit * Trains others on policies, procedures and new company initiatives * Maintains a friendly attitude offering assistance and guidance to all persons entering the location **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **Education** * High school diploma or equivalent **Experience** * 3 years of experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Must have advanced computer, internet and word processing (typing minimum of 40 – 60 wpm) skills * Working knowledge of office equipment including calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephone console * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion * Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing * High level of compassion and integrity * Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision **PAY:** $17.50-18.00 AN HOUR **BENEFITS:** Medical\*Dental\*Vision\*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)\*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution\*Sick Leave\*Short-Term Disability\*Long-Term Disability\*Life Insurance\*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance\*Dependent Life Insurance\*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match\*Employee Assistance Program Postal Code: 61554 Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical Job Location: US-IL - Pekin