Administrative Assistant - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

AutoReqId: 16020BRLine Of Business: RMC (Ready-Mix Concrete)Department: AdministrationPrimary Location: Vancouver-BCPay Class: Salaried Non-ExemptJob Posting:The Role and the CompanyLehigh Hanson is one of the largest construction materials companies in North America with more than 550 active operations in the U.S. and Canada. Our core activities include the production and distribution of cement, aggregates and concrete. Globally we employ over 60,000 people at more than 3,000 locations in 60 countries, and we’re still growing!Are you an organized energetic person that takes pride in your work Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment Are you ready to take the next step in your career with an industry leader We are looking for a qualified Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Vancouver, BC office. Reporting directly to the Administration Supervisor, this role will help with the processing of payables and support purchasing controls among other administrative duties. If you are looking to launch a career in business, this is a great place to start!What youll get to do:Payables

• Receive and code invoices from purchase order and process accurately for Manager approval
• Vendor management, including setting up of new vendors, escalating payments for critical vendors, and following up with vendors as needed for payment statuses
• Submitting employee expenses and expense sheets
• Invoice reconciling and accruals for month end
• Reconciling of fuel and raw materials inventory

Purchasing Controls

• Act as a person of contact for various small to mid-sized vendors
• Work closely with Supervisors/Management regarding purchase requests, support the purchase order process and submit to vendor when required
• Review/ facilitate the completion/ submission of vendor qualification paperwork and submit to safety department for final review if any data is missing or questionable
• Review purchasing trends for existing vendor agreements and make recommendations for improvements

Admin

• Data entry, facilitation of required paperwork, and support of month end procedures as needed
• Provide Reception and switchboard relief, as well as holiday/illness coverage for various positions on our Administrative team
• Other duties as required

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of administrative experience
• Previous experience in accounts payable and/or bookkeeping is an asset
• 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 self-motivated, fast-paced, able to work independently and multi-task, and thrive in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines

Why work for us

• We are a global organization with endless growth opportunities
• We offer competitive salaries, with an excellent benefits program
• Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options
• We are centrally located, within walking distance to the Marine Drive Canada Line Skytrain
• Free onsite parking for our commuters

Work Environment:

• Role operates in a office setting
• Lehigh Hanson is a drug free work environment

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

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