Administrative Assistant - Billing Clerk

29437 Dorchester, South Carolina Action For Boston Community Development

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Administrative Assistant - Billing Clerk

Department: Head Start and Children's Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dorchester Early Head Start

Compensation: $22.59 / hour

Description

The Administrative Assistant I/Billing Clerk oversees the day-to-day activities of a large and important organizational segment to ensure the established policies are being followed.

The Administrative Assistant I/Billing Clerk is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children's Services; building an understanding of the program by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community.

This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start and Children's Services policies and procedures.

All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children's Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A - 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.

The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form.

All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Oversee the departments' clerical functions and general office procedures; provide necessary assistance to staff in completing assignments as deemed necessary.
  • Maintain departmental records for miscellaneous correspondence, telephone conversations and in-house communications.
  • Work closely with other departments concerning purchasing, personnel, payroll and other administrative matters.
  • Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks (e.g., coordinating the use of office space by other departments, scheduling meetings, record-keeping, filing, etc.)
  • Review and analyze the division's operations and develop suggestions for improvement.
  • Handle administrative paperwork as needed.
  • Assess monthly parent fees and fees collected, log weekly parent fee charges and payments, follow-up with parents regarding payments, gives Program Director pertinent information needed for monthly report.
  • Assist families with filling out applications for enrollment.
  • Assist clients with correspondence needs.
  • Ensure all important communications are translated for non-English speaking parents.
  • Ensure that the Parent Committee has all its information, bylaws, agendas, minutes, space and funds to properly function at its meetings; and that staff have worked to encourage and support members in attending meetings; and when they are absent that these members are provided with information about the meeting in a timely, accurate way.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs of the children and families served.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
  • Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as database, word processing, e-mail and internet.
  • Knowledge of neighborhoods served by programs and city-wide services relevant to the programs population.
  • Proven ability to keep accurate written records and documentation.
  • Ability to work with culturally and ethnically diverse low-income population.
  • Possess bilingual ability where appropriate, translating as needed.
  • Must be able to work independently without intensive supervision.
  • Must be able to balance and prioritize work load and have strong time management skills.
Professionalism
  • Maintain professional boundaries in relationships with staff and families.
  • Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
Physical Environmental Demands & Conditions
  • Frequent significant decisions and problem solving abilities.
  • Ability to work as a team member collaborating with coworkers, parents and community resources.
  • Lift items based on program administration needs.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of prior experience with a human service agency and a solid background in general office practice is required. Associate's degree in a relevant field preferred.
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Administrative Assistant

29054 Santee, South Carolina MasTec Advanced Technologies

Posted 10 days ago

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**MasTec Company Summary**
**MasTec Utility Services** delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.
MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the critical work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the country's leading contractors. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. The National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC) certifies us as a minority-controlled company. Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
**Job Summary**
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and general office support to the site and regional operations. The Administrative Assistant directly impacts business operations by providing efficient and effective support directly to the field. The Administrative Assistant will act as the primary point of contact for site personnel, Operations Managers, and Regional Support Managers.
Responsibilities
+ Establish and maintain a filing system, ensuring documentation/information is current and can be readily retrieved.
+ Assist with external and internal vendor relations, including but not limited to, payment of invoices, new vendor setup, and resolution of any vendor issues.
+ Handle incoming calls, emails, and company related correspondence daily, including customer inquiries and complaints, routing inquiries/requests to appropriate individual/department for response, following up and providing any coordination necessary to ensure response occurs in timely, efficient manner.
+ Assist customers with immediate needs and help employees with tasks related to customer requests.
+ Track paperwork, process new work/projects, change the status of work/projects, complete CUs, create invoices for all jobs and keep a detailed record of start and end dates in a separate log.
+ Organize and coordinate staff and other meetings, including preparing materials pertaining to agenda items, following up with staff members regarding status of action items, etc.
+ Respond timely to requests from Resource Management and Field Operations.
+ Keep site bulletin boards updated and neatly organized with company newsletters, safety bingo, daily scorecards, federal posters, workers compensation information, etc.
+ Attend crew meetings as needed to collect documents, communicate information, and respond to inquiries.
+ Maintain safe work environment by following and supporting safe practices.
+ Prepare and submit expense reports weekly in accordance with company policy, including for traveling technicians and new hires.
+ Receive payroll timesheets and input in a timely fashion to ensure employees get paid on time.
+ Assist/provide backup support to other office support employees as required.
+ Coordinate special projects as assigned.
+ Assist and support field management on projects and daily business needs.
Qualifications
**Minimum**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ 1 year of clerical or administrative experience related to work orders and invoice processing.
**Preferred**
+ Associate degree in business management or similar, including computer and accounting courses.
+ Experience in a construction or project environment.
**Physical Demands and Work Environment**
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
_Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description,_ _duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities._
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
**Minimum**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ 1 year of clerical or administrative experience related to work orders and invoice processing.
**Preferred**
+ Associate degree in business management or similar, including computer and accounting courses.
+ Experience in a construction or project environment.
**Physical Demands and Work Environment**
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
_Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description,_ _duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities._
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
+ Establish and maintain a filing system, ensuring documentation/information is current and can be readily retrieved.
+ Assist with external and internal vendor relations, including but not limited to, payment of invoices, new vendor setup, and resolution of any vendor issues.
+ Handle incoming calls, emails, and company related correspondence daily, including customer inquiries and complaints, routing inquiries/requests to appropriate individual/department for response, following up and providing any coordination necessary to ensure response occurs in timely, efficient manner.
+ Assist customers with immediate needs and help employees with tasks related to customer requests.
+ Track paperwork, process new work/projects, change the status of work/projects, complete CUs, create invoices for all jobs and keep a detailed record of start and end dates in a separate log.
+ Organize and coordinate staff and other meetings, including preparing materials pertaining to agenda items, following up with staff members regarding status of action items, etc.
+ Respond timely to requests from Resource Management and Field Operations.
+ Keep site bulletin boards updated and neatly organized with company newsletters, safety bingo, daily scorecards, federal posters, workers compensation information, etc.
+ Attend crew meetings as needed to collect documents, communicate information, and respond to inquiries.
+ Maintain safe work environment by following and supporting safe practices.
+ Prepare and submit expense reports weekly in accordance with company policy, including for traveling technicians and new hires.
+ Receive payroll timesheets and input in a timely fashion to ensure employees get paid on time.
+ Assist/provide backup support to other office support employees as required.
+ Coordinate special projects as assigned.
+ Assist and support field management on projects and daily business needs.
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