Administrative Assistant - Sechelt, Canada - Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.

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Sechelt, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

AutoReqId: 16553BR

Pay Class:
Salaried Non-Exempt

Department:
Administration

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete.

Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S.

and Canada.

Heidelberg Materials is currently looking for a responsible and dependable Administrative Assistant to join our local team. in Sechelt, BC. This role will help with the processing of payables and support purchasing controls among other administrative duties

What you'll get to do:

Work closely with supervisors and managers for purchase requests, the purchase order process, and submitting to vendors
Receive and code invoices from purchase orders and process accurately for approval
Vendor management, including setting up of new vendors, escalating payments for critical vendors, and following up with vendors as needed for payment statuses
Facilitate the completion and submission of vendor qualification paperwork
Data entry, facilitation of required paperwork, and support of monthend procedures as needed
Provide administrative coverage for various positions, if required
Other duties as required

Essential Experience and Skills:

3+ years of administrative experience
Experienced with accounting fundamentals and principles
Postsecondary education in business administration, finance, or accounting is an asset
Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, and/or bookkeeping is an asset
Proficient with computer systems including Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Microsoft 365, and accounting software
Customer relations experience is preferred
Ability to prioritize assignments and work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
Must be detailed oriented, organized, and accurate
Must be selfmotivated, fastpaced, able to work independently and multitask, and thrive in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines

What we have to offer:

Competitive base salary
Highly competitive benefits programs
Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options

Work Environment:

Role operates in an office and manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

Our pre-employment process includes: reference checks, a medical including drug & alcohol testing, and a criminal record check. A drivers abstract check may also be required.