Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the Store Manager and lumberyard team with daily administrative tasks, including bank reconciliations and invoice processing. They will also manage inventory intake, process customer payments, and provide general office support.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess administrative or order processing experience. Proficiency in basic bookkeeping, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work on-site in Newton, IL are required.

Skills

• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Administrative Support
• Data Entry
• Bank Reconciliation
• Invoice Processing
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Bistrack
• Communication
• Math Skills
• Organization
• Multi-tasking

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About this role

Description
Responsible for performing administrative work to support Store Manager, lumberyard employees and customers. This position ensures that everyday responsibilities are taken care of in a timely manner. While the administrative assistant position is located at the lumberyard, the candidate will report to the Store Manager, but will simultaneously work closely with the office team at KBC Headquarters.

We welcome applicants with all experiences! This is a full-time in person position, located in Newton, IL.

Administrative Assistant Benefits Available:
· 401(k) with company match
· Health Insurance
· Dental
· Vision
· Life Insurance
· Health Savings Account
· Health Reimbursement Account
· Supplemental Insurance
· Paid Time Off
Requirements
Administrative Assistant Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparing daily bank deposits, bank reconciliations and taking deposit to the bank
Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time in accordance with discounts offered
Properly file and organize incoming delivery tickets or transfers
Receive incoming inventory from both vendors and other stores into the point-of-sale system
Process customer payments on accounts, applying payments correctly and reviewing delinquent accounts
Accurately track donations throughout the year
Occasionally assist with coverage of the sales counter when time allows
Submitting invoices for payment in accordance with check run dates and discount dates ensuring accurate processes have been followed (purchase order numbers, correct vendor selection, proper general ledger coding)
Review sales tax on daily charge transactions to confirm accuracy
General office work such as filing, answering phones, and other administrative tasks
Daily collaboration with the corporate office team
Other duties assigned by the Store Manager and/or Leadership
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
High school diploma or equivalent
Administrative and order processing experience
Highly organized with precise attention to detail
Experience with Bistrack, Microsoft Word / Excel, accounts payable and accounts receivable is preferred but not required
Understanding of basic bookkeeping functions (A/P and A/R, etc.)
Knowledge of deadlines and sense of urgency to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task
Team-player mindset and willingness to learn and collaborate
Strong communication and math skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers for typing, filing, etc.; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to work on the computer for the duration of the workday.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm; Rotation of hours on Saturday's 7:00am - Noon (hours may vary by location / season)

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Store Manager and/or Leadership to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

About Kirchner Building Centers

Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Kansas, IL · founded 1906