Office Manager

If you’re a master of office procedures, we have a great opportunity for you! Our Lamar office in Temple, TX is now hiring a new Business Manager to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Temple, Texas and the surrounding areas. The Business Manager keeps the office spinning right round by keeping our office up-to-date, informed, and organized!

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm work schedule
• An hourly range of $28 - $35/ hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Phone allowance
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

A day in the life:

The purpose of the Business Manager position is to oversee all office functions and responsibilities, supervise administrative staff, maintain payroll hours, analyze financial statements, assist managers with budgeting, and work closely with Human Resources on company-wide policies and regulations. To qualify for this title, the employee must supervise at least two additional administrative personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising two or more administrative personnel
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial analysis schedules of actual vs. budget variances.
• Assisting with the preparation of a detailed annual financial budget and monthly financial forecasts
• Maintaining accounts receivables for the company; includes making calls, sending correspondence, updating the ATB (Aged Trial Balance), and communicating with the sales department about past due accounts.
• Updating the billing system including client information, accounts, and contracts
• Maintaining accounts payable for the company; includes processing invoices, recording pertinent information (company, date, amount, etc.), coding invoices to the correct department, and sending invoices to corporate for payment
• Acting as a liaison for corporate Human Resources; includes assisting in the hiring and affirmative action process, maintaining employee information, assisting employees with benefit questions, and worker’s compensation, and assisting with any other human resource requirements needed.
• Providing administrative assistance to all employees as needed, such as assisting the sales department to prepare contracts, answering collections questions, providing invoice copies, assisting operations employees with payroll, etc.
• Providing information, including compensation, to corporate departments (Payroll, Human Resources, Credit Department, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, etc.) as needed.
• Running errands as needed, i.e. going to the post office for stamps, sending certified mail, making deposits, etc.

The following duties may vary depending on location need:

• Will most likely share or oversee the following administrative duties: answering phones, typing correspondence, inputting and researching data, inputting and ordering production, taking and uploading POP photos, charting responsibilities (digital and/or static structures), and managing social media content
• May support Operations with administrative duties such as maintenance of OSHA logs, process Operations Manager’s and GM’s expense reports upon request, misc. truck mileage reporting, petty cash, etc.
• Complete any special requests/projects from General Manager, Sales Manager, or Operations Manager

What we're looking for in YOU:

• Must possess effective supervisory skills such as: excellent communication, listening,
  problem -solving, and a proactive approach to potential issues
• Requires an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
• Requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong work ethic – someone who takes great pride in professionalism, responsibility, and is proactive
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A college degree in Business or related field is preferred

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, and depth perception), and talking.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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