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1145 Stoughton Ave Chaska, MN

Office Assistant

Job Summary

The position will perform basic accounting and routine office work in answering telephones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data entry and recordkeeping.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide basic accounting support such as invoicing, receiving, purchase orders, data entry, scanning and records management.
  • Maintain spreadsheets for employee daily sheets and scrap logs.
  • Provide assistance with accounts payable.
  • Monitor and order office and business supplies.
  • Manage filing system.
  • Answer central telephone system and directs calls/pages accordingly.
  • Perform other tasks as warranted or assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions with protection from weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to repetitive motion presented by navigating a computer and typing.

Physical Requirements

The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. The employee on a continuous basis will be required to sit, twist/turn and neck flexion/extension.  This position requires continuous hand and finger dexterity, wrist rotation and extension, and grasping. The employee on an  occasional basis will be required to stand, walk, reach with their arms, squat/kneel, forward bend, push/pull, neck rotation, forearm rotation and light pinch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50lbs and carry up to 30 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to communicate with both internal and external customers characterized by honest, professional, respectful communication (verbally & in writing) and effective listening skills.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Competency in using 10-Key.
  • Strong organizational and records management skills.
  • Self-starter and ability to work well with others.
  • High level of dependability.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • High rate of accuracy and ability to self-audit.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while staying organized.
  • Ability to proof numbers accurately.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Previous receptionist experience.
  • Previous administrative experience.
  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic accounting skills.
Questions? Contact Us

(952) 448-4771