Provides administrative support across customer service, accounting, and office operations. Handles calls, emails, walk-in visitors, invoices, checks, documents, mailings, postage, and customer statements. Requires accurate data entry, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with office software including Word, Excel, email, and web-based systems.
The Forth Group | Chicago, IL
Office Assistant – Customer Service, Accounting & Operations
About:
The Forth Group is a growing property management company located in Chicago serving community associations in Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. We are looking for smart, hard-working individuals to share in our opportunity.
Role:
Assistant in all areas of customer service, accounting, and operations, including account data entry & customer service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer service, handling all calls, email, walk-in traffic
- Scan, post, and organize invoices, checks & other documents
- Manage internal & outsourced mailings
- Mail in/out (postage, sorting, distribution)
- Tally & post postage and mailing charges
- Send email statements as needed
Requirements
- Candidates should have solid interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency with PC, email, and web-based applications.
- Some secondary education or equivalent experience is important.
- Applicants must have the ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and detail.
- Candidates must be proficient in and able to learn new systems including Word, Excel, email, and other office-related software and equipment.
Benefits
SALARY, HOURS & BENEFITS
- Full time, in office, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Starting salary: $45,000 – $50,000 per year
- 11 paid holidays
- 12 PTO days
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with matching
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