Monument Processing Center Administrative Assistant
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This position performs the administrative functions for the Monument Processing Center in support of our Funeral Directors, Family Service Counselors and Monument Sales Specialists. The overall objective is to ensure the highest quality services are provided to our clients at all times. Specifically, this position insures that monument and inscription orders are completed by coordinating activities with the cemeteries, vendors, customers and associates in a most efficient, timely and accurate manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with the region to transition paper files and records to electronic recordkeeping systems
- Adheres to compliance with company standard operating policies and procedures for all functions
- Manually review files and documents for accuracy and compliance
- Interprets and evaluates documentation to verify information on all services are completed with accuracy and consistency
- Demonstrates quick response to document inquiries and provides customers with clear instructions to address documentation as needed
- Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with clients and associates
- Follow up on customer payments and insure compliance to M&I payment policy
- Verifies payments of all accounts payable invoices
- Controls receipt and deposit of cash payments
- Reconciles all accounts
- Processes same day check requests
- Makes bank deposits
- Collaborates and coordinates with all other departments within the business unit
- Generates monthly reports for key performance indicators
- Updates general price lists and approves monument contracts as necessary
- Monitors document retention policies and disposes of expired documents in a secure manner
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School diploma or equivalentBachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline strongly preferredExperience
Four (4) years of administrative work experience in a fast-paced professional office setting with a strong customer-focused capacityKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong computer skills, solid working knowledge of computer applications, MS Office, e-mail, internet and basic office equipment requiredGood written and oral communication skillsClear and legible handwritingHigh level of personal compassion, integrity and confidentialityProblem solving skillsAbility to multi-task, set priorities and meet tight timeline and customer demandsDemonstrated attention to detail dealing in an industry that is very paper intensiveDriven to follow up on processes through to completionAbility to work with a sense of urgency to complete orders in an efficient mannerAbility to work with minimal supervisionWork Environment
Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditionsLimited amount of local and / or multiple location traveling requiredProfessional Dress is requiredWork Postures
Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 7 hours per dayClimbing stairs to access buildings on occasionPhysical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork Hours
May be required overtime on occasion to meet customer demandsMay be required to work occasional weekends to meet customer demands