Carriage Services

Office Administrator

HOUSTON, TXPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Carriage Services

  • Job overview

    The Office Administrator at Carriage Services manages daily operations on the Executive reception floor, ensuring smooth administrative support and professional visitor interaction.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves answering phones, greeting visitors, handling accounting tasks, scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, data entry into ERP, assisting client families, maintaining files, and coordinating office supplies.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers $28-30+ per hour depending on experience, full-time in-office work, with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of administrative or accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs, multi-line phone systems, and basic accounting knowledge.

  • Work environment and culture

    Carriage Services promotes a purpose-driven, innovative, and service-oriented culture within the Funeral and Cemetery profession, emphasizing partnership and elevated service.

  • Company information

    Carriage Services is a company focused on innovation and premier experiences in the Funeral and Cemetery industry, committed to setting new standards and equal opportunity employment.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located at 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX, in the Galleria area, requiring in-office presence five days a week.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes a mix of administrative, accounting, and client interaction duties in a professional office setting with physical requirements such as lifting and manual dexterity.

Company overview

Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services in the United States. They generate revenue through funeral home operations, cemetery property sales, and related merchandise and services. Founded in 1991, Carriage Services has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, emphasizing personalized, high-quality care for families during difficult times. Their business model focuses on decentralized operations, allowing local managers to tailor services to community needs while maintaining corporate support and resources.

How to land this job

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  • Highlight your skills in basic accounting principles, including accounts payable/receivable, inventory management, and account reconciliation, as these are key responsibilities for the role at Carriage Services.

  • Apply through multiple platforms such as Carriage Services' corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and reputable job boards to maximize exposure to the Office Administrator position.

  • Connect with current employees or hiring managers in the administrative or executive support teams at Carriage Services on LinkedIn; you can break the ice by mentioning your interest in their innovative approach to funeral and cemetery services or asking about how they maintain elevated service standards.

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