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Administrative Assistant I

Howell, MI 48843

Posted: 08/06/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 621452 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Pay: $20/hr

Summary:

Responsible for providing administrative support within Business Operations for multiple Gas and Electric Distribution Field Leaders at various locations.  The Administrative Assistant may be working in these areas:  Gas and Electric Distribution support, Field Manager support or special projects.  Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Payroll duties (correcting system interface errors (IDOCs) and releasing timesheets)
  • Equivalent Straight Time charging, posting and distribution per the Union Working Agreement
  • Accounts Payable activities including creation and processing of Purchase Requisitions
  • Purchase card reconciliation
  • Office supply ordering and support
  • Check requests
  • Mail sorting and distribution
  • Other similar or related duties
  • May require lifting and/or carrying heavy loads (Approx.  5-35lbs)
  • Must be able to interface and work with teams with diverse disciplines, understand their administrative  needs and requirements.
  • Must be willing and able to rely on Policies, Procedures, Job Aids and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the position.
  • The successful candidate will possess good computer skills, including the aptitude and ability to learn and use one or more versions of specialized software.
  • We are willing to train the skilled candidate on the job

Skills Required:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Access
  • Outlook email system
  • Detail oriented
  • Highly motivated
  • Well-organized
  • Team oriented
  • Attitude and aptitude to learn new skills and perform new responsibilities

Skills Preferred:
  • SAP Front/Back Office
  • Plotter operation
  • Scanner operation

Experience Required: 
  • 0 to 1 year's work experience, this is an entry level position.

Experience Preferred: 
  • Some work experience in an administrative or clerical role
  • Experience with SAP would be an asset 
  • Strong customer service background

Education: 
  • High School degree or equivalent required
  • Some college preferred

Other Information: 
  • May require lifting and/or carrying heavy loads (Approx. 5-35lbs)
  • May require travel
  • May require overtime

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Howell, MI

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.