Office Associate

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Purpose of Job : The Office Associate effectively operates the front desk position for the distributorship, including phones, paperwork, and general accounting. This role performs all administrative duties supporting distributor operations.   Job Components: Accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable including auditing, paying and filing vendor invoices according to company policy and procedure, collections, preparing customer invoices, purchase orders and delivery tickets accurately and timely.    Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end close efficiently, accurately and on schedule.     Verify deposits are accurate and made on a timely basis.   Upload and download handheld computer devices and process data according to a set schedule.   Provide exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone   Supports front counter retail as needed   Maintain dealer database.   Assist with inventory count and research variances.      Follow / fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager   All other duties as assigned   Qualifications : High school graduate (or equivalent).  Some college preferred.   At least one year of administrative support experience in a warehouse or retail environment   At least one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including AP, AR and Collections.   Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel.   Multi-line phone experience required.   Demonstrated use of professional etiquette required.    Excellent verbal communication skills are required.   Previous experience in a customer-facing role is required.   Ability to multi-task, quickly transitioning from one function/task to the next.     Demonstrates good organizational skills and can prioritize tasks   Works with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail   Approaches tasks with a sense of urgency   Must work effectively in a team environment   Strong data entry skills   Ability to operate a motor vehicle  Must have a clean drivers record AND meet driver qualifications requirements  Must possess valid Driver’s license Scope Data : Works under general supervision.  Work receives regular review by Manager. Operate with integrity and demonstrate a positive attitude. Work Environment : Office environment but is also exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic…