Administrative Assistant, Part-Time (Tekoa, WA)

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you have an interest or background in agriculture? Are you proficient with Microsoft Windows applications and ERP order entry systems? If so, and you have excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills, we want to hear from YOU!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an experienced Administrative professional to provide office administration services in a fast-paced, customer-focused sales environment. The ideal candidate will assist in all aspects of administrative duties and customer service including order processing and inventory management.

Key Skills and Abilities include

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High-level of professionalism
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and own a project through completion
• 5+ years of experience in a high-level Administrative Assistant role
• Demonstrated high-level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with JD Edwards software preferred
• Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment
• Requires the ability to work in a very fast-paced seasonal environment
• Work closely with other branch locations as needed within the District

Key Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Confident, professional and able to work with employees from all levels
• Positive attitude
• Outstanding customer service focus and desire to support
• Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Agriculture industry experience a plus
• Minimum of five years' experience in the agriculture business
• Some college or trade school equivalent education preferred
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Specific Responsibilities include

• Answer multi-line phone system
• Provide administrative office support and assistance as requested
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a definite plus
• Oversee and coordinate office supply inventory management
• Assist and process accounts payable and related duties as necessary
• Assist and process accounts receivable and related as necessary including customer support, prepays, early order programs, online bill trust and past due accounts
• Assist central billing/invoicing with issues or questions that may arise
• Collect and distribute daily incoming mail
• Accurate recordkeeping of invoices, delivery tags, and shipping documents for audit purposes
• Make use of standard office equipment, computer software programs, fax machines, postage machines, copier machines, etc. to effectively perform all aspects of position responsibilities
• Assist in all aspects of inside office sales support
• Respond to customer sales inquiries in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner
• Follow up and resolve customer requests
• Timely receipt of products to follow company policies and process
• Assist in daily inventory movement counts as well as other inventory count needs
• Attending training sessions and meetings when necessary
• New vendor and customer setup
• Support Branch Manager as needed
• Other duties as required

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $18.99 - $25.34 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits,https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj25.345