Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth at North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation
The City of Pearland, Texas, is seeking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant to assist with the day-to-day operations of our Utility Billing division within our Finance Department. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment that is customer-facing? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
The Administrative Assistant earn a competitive salary of $19.22 – $20.81/hour, based on qualifications.
Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees’ dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.
Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job Summary:
The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform routine clerical and administrative functions for a department or office.
This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Essential Functions:
Answers the telephone and provides information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
Schedules appointments and meetings as needed; transcribes the minutes from meetings in a timely manner.
Creates, maintains, and enters information into databases.
Sets up and manages paper or electronic filing systems, records information, updates paperwork, or maintains documents, such as records, correspondence, or other material.
Operates office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arranges for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Creates invoice batches for payment including payroll.
Enters and processes purchase requisitions and field purchase orders; enters accounts receivable data and researches paid or unpaid invoices; enters purchase order requests and sets up new vendors.
Prepares purchase orders including research, review of contracts, calculations, document scans and correspondence with vendors.
*For the full job description, please see the attached document.*
Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in accounting or closely related field.
Two years of clerical or related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth
