Office Administrator - UniFirst Canada

Location:

Sussex, New Brunswick

Job ID

2402567

Where will a UniFirst Career take you?

As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry.

UniFirst is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for UniFirst. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for UniFirst, you’re family!

UniFirst Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within. In fact, most of UniFirst's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally.

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with UniFirst can take you.

As an integral member of the location management team, the Office Administrator is self-motivated and organized, has strong communication, time and people management skills. Leading a team of staff, the OA is responsible for the efficient operation of a dynamic office environment. In collaboration with the location management team the OA supports the effective management of human, material and financial resources in accordance with corporate policy.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Recruit, train and supervise office staff to execute Account Management System (AMS) procedures

• Oversee keying orders, processing customer maintenance, customer follow-up, verifying new accounts

• Communicate with internal and external customers, ensure that issues are brought to the attention of the appropriate member of management in a timely manner

• Perform accounts payable tasks, vouchering and submitting invoices for approval and payment, maintaining vendor files

• Manage accounts receivable activity, collection, generation of customer summary billing, posting of checks, bank deposits

• Coordinate and support human resource activities at the location, including onboarding of new employees, assisting employees with payroll and group insurance benefits, maintain employee confidential files

• Administer location payroll; submitting time records, auditing vacation and sick time, logging attendance, tracking commissions and processing additional compensation

• Provide administrative support to the General Manager UniFirst offers a Fleet of Benefits, 50+ to be exact! •RRSP with Company Match•Profit Sharing•Health Insurance•Employee Assistance Program•Life Insurance•Supplemental Life Insurance•Long Term Disability•Vacation•Sick Time•Paid Holidays•Direct Payroll Deposit•Tuition Reimbursement•30% Employee Discount•Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Two-year degree, or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skill

• Attention to details

• Strong computer skills UniFirst is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or

call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.