Operations Generalist – Purchasing & Accounting
About the role
Classic Granite & Marble is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Operations Generalist – Purchasing & Accounting to join our corporate office in Powhatan, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys learning new skills, staying organized, and becoming an essential part of a collaborative team. This position is designed to provide cross-functional support within our Purchasing and Accounting department by learning multiple business functions and providing backup coverage during vacations, absences, and periods of company growth. If you're someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys keeping things organized, and wants to build a long-term career with a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Operations Generalist – Purchasing & Accounting is a cross-functional team member responsible for supporting purchasing, import coordination, customer invoicing, and vendor invoice processing. Through comprehensive cross-training, this role provides critical backup coverage for multiple functions within the department while helping ensure daily operations continue to run smoothly. This position offers the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our business while becoming a trusted resource within one of our most important departments.
Responsibilities
- Cross-train in multiple functions within the department
- Provide backup support during vacations, absences, and increased workloads
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Communicate professionally with coworkers and vendors
- Assist with process improvements and special projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
- Is dependable, reliable, and punctual
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through on commitments
- Learns new systems and processes quickly
- Prioritizes work effectively and stays organized
- Enjoys creating efficient, organized workflows
- Maintains accuracy even when handling a high volume of work
- Communicates professionally and respectfully with coworkers and vendors
- Works well independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an office, administrative, purchasing, accounting support, or operations role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
Preferred
- Experience with purchasing, bookkeeping, office administration, logistics coordination, or administrative support
- Experience working with purchase orders, invoices, vendor documentation, or inventory transactions
- Experience using ERP or business management software
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive Salary ($48,000–$53,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development