Funeral Home Administrative Assistant

What You Will Do

• Answer phones and field questions with appropriate phone etiquette, greet and interact with families, and handle inquiries and direct them accordingly.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, company software programs, email, social media, text, online portals, live webinars, and updating the funeral home website as needed.
• Strong communication and grammatical skills, with the ability to proof work.
• Meticulous attention to detail, monitor accounts and financials related to receipt books, deposit policies, and receivables. Close accounts when appropriate and complete product inventory.
• Follow-through, ensure all funeral service delivery items, such as cremation permitting, death certificate filing, and other documentation, are carried out professionally and promptly.
• Maintain neat and presentable office area and office equipment as necessary, take responsibility for inventory, and reorder office supplies as needed.
• Participate in weekly updates with supervisors to share and exchange resources and ideas to meet goals; complete monthly and quarterly financial and administrative processes.

What We Require

• A high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum three years of work experience in a small business office environment -- funeral industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Able to use and learn multiple computer software, systems, and other office equipment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow-up skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective internal and external work processes.