Administrative Assistant

About the role

NOVA Engineering is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Greenville, SC office. This position will provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. This position supports department operations by maintaining internal systems, providing administrative support to project managers (processing of internal reports & timesheets, client reporting, assistance with contract change orders, paper and electronic data filing, input of data and preparation of invoices, proposal preparation/assembly, etc.), compiling & processing accounts payables, maintaining departmental equipment & supplies, and general office management.

Responsibilities

• Administer office services to achieve efficient and economical operations.
• Assist with accounts payable.
• Maintain departmental files (both hard copy and electronic).
• Responsible for assistance with new employee orientation, including coordination with Corporate Human Resources.
• Responsible for P&L and other financial processing, including timesheet, expense reports, work orders and draft invoicing.
• Typing/word processing, printing, filing, mailing and production of documents such as SOQs, proposals, bids, reports, etc. Proofread work to assist technical and managerial staff.
• Work closely with management to establish systems and procedures for delivery of services in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• 4+ years of administrative experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Vantage Point and Metafield experience strongly preferred.
• General understanding of revenue recognition (work in progress and unbilled reports).
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office software and the ability to learn NOVA’s internal software, including Metafield and Deltek).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to check own work.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Outlook.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program