Administrative Assistant with AP/AR experience preferred

Monroe, LA | Full-Time

About Us
Norred Fire Systems, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is a trusted leader in fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property. With decades of expertise, we specialize in delivering top-quality fire sprinkler systems to ensure safety and compliance for our clients.

Position Overview:
We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and hardworking Office Assistant to be the welcoming voice and face of our company. Someone who also has a knack for keeping accounts receivable on track. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping people, staying organized, and keeping the office running smoothly—all while having a little fun along the way.

If you are someone who works hard, shows up on time, and can brighten a room just by walking in, while keeping our billing running smoothly—we want to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming phone calls promptly and professionally, directing them to the appropriate person or department.
• Greet visitors with a warm and friendly attitude.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week; 7am to 4pm Mon-Friday shift.
• Perform light clerical duties, such as filing, scanning, data entry, and organizing documents.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records, including processing customer payments and posting them to accounts.
• Follow up on overdue accounts with friendly but professional reminders.
• Assist with general office tasks and provide support to team members as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and a positive, personable demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Punctual and dependable—shows up ready to work every day.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Experience with accounts receivable processes is preferred but not required.
• A team player who brings good energy to the workplace.

What We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to gain experience and grow within the company.
• A team that values hard work and a good sense of humor.

Why You'll Love Working Here
At Norred Fire Systems, we believe in investing in our employees' success. Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay : Compensation tailored to your experience and expertise.

• Comprehensive Benefits : Including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Future Savings : A 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Paid Time Off : Generous PTO and paid holidays to support work-life balance.

• Professional Development : Ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.

• Tools and Resources : Access to the equipment and support you need to succeed.

We Value All Experiences
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our Commitment to Diversity
Norred Fire Systems, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Norred Fire Systems is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

How to Apply
If you're ready to lead impactful projects and grow your career in fire safety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of the Norred Fire Systems team.