Administrative Assistant

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

What You Will Do:

• Utilizes various systems for tasks such as accounts receivable tracking, billing, and record keeping.
• Ensures proper billing processes are followed, and accurate records are kept of department activities.
• Performs clerical duties such as word processing, mail distribution, filing, record keeping, and faxing.
• May assist in the planning of events and seminars.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 0 2 years of previous related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Strong MS Office experience, such as word processing and spreadsheet creation
• Proficient clerical skills such as file maintenance, record keeping, and office equipment use.
• Excellent arithmetic abilities.
• Good interpersonal, professional, and communications skills for use in person, in writing, and in telephone conversations.
• Ability to become familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to a department Manager, Supervisor or above.