Office Administrator

Job ID:  514327

Talley Construction, A CRH Company, has been a trusted source for highway development and general contracting in the areas around Chattanooga Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast Alabama.  For over 50 years, Talley Construction has established a reputation for quality and innovation.  We recognize that our success is directly related to the talents, hard work, and dedication of the individuals who have joined our family. At Talley Construction, we invest in our people, by offering competitive wages, benefits and the opportunity to grow a career.

If you’re looking for a challenging career with growth potential and commitment to being the best in the industry, come join our family!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Office Administrator

As one of the larger heavy highway and general contracting companies in the Chattanooga and, North Georgia area, and a leader in quality performance, Talley Construction understands that outstanding people are key to our success. As we offer our customers a wide range of services, we do so with dedication to our core values, the needs of our customers, honesty in all aspects of our business, and respect for all individual employees. 

The Office Administrator works closely with the Accounting Department and will cross-train on various accounting functions. The Office Administrator is the first contact to greet visitors. Computer skills, enthusiasm, outgoing personality, and strong service skills are a must.

Duties will include:

• Monitor (via email) voice mail for company general mailbox
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and paperwork from the field
• Maintain job list for all divisions / Create job folders / file in job folders
• Work closely with the accounting department and assist to include but not limited to –

• Match asphalt plant tickets to FOB customer invoices & Talley jobs
• Enter fuel postings to equipment / job costs
• Back up to Accts Payable
• Back up to Material Sales (Plant AP for deliveries)
• Back up to Plant Billing

• General office manager duties to include but not limited to –

• Organize and place supplies orders as needed for office, shop and plants
• Maintain postage meter, copy/fax paper
• Other office tasks as instructed or when they arise

• Assists other departments as needed
• Reports to Controller 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent data entry skill with minimum 50 WPB (alpha) (test on https://www.typing.com)
• Excellent 10 – key skill with minimum 7500 KPH (test on https://learn10key.com.zip/1zip.html)
• At least 3-5 years of business experience in a professional business environment
• Motivated self-starter, able to work effectively with all divisions with limited supervision
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Punctual, with solid time management skills (office hours 8 am - 5 pm with some seasonal overtime)
• High School Diploma
• Willingness to be flexible in scheduled hours (seasonally and during month-end close)
• Willingness to be flexible in duties
• Must pass post offer drug screen
• Must pass Background check
• Must provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the US.
• All new hires will be processed through E – Verify
• New Hires subject to 90 – day probationary period

As a Highway Contractor, it is the policy of Talley Construction Company to assure that applicants are treated during recruiting & employment without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Veterans, Minorities & Females encouraged to apply.

Compensation will be determined based on skills, education, and experience. Full benefits package is offered, including: medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off and 401k retirement plan.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Talley Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.