Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper

United States·BethesdaFull Timemid

Administrative AssistantAdministration & Office Support

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Company Overview: Founded in 1892, B. F. Saul Company has been one of the most successful privately-owned real estate companies in the United States.

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Administrative AssistantAdministration & Office Support

Company Overview:

Founded in 1892, B. F. Saul Company has been one of the most successful privately-owned real estate companies in the United States. Our growth has been the results of a commitment to exacting standards and the belief that knowledge of the marketplace, when paired with the ability to commit to substantial resources, will bring exceptional rewards. B. F. Saul Company has a variety of skilled professionals within the following operating divisions, Property Management, Leasing, Hospitality Group, Residential, Insurance, Construction & Development. The B. F. Saul Company concentrates on ownership, development, and construction of commercial real estate.

Job Purpose:

Serve as back-up administrative and operations point person for the Chairman to ensure smooth functioning of activities and processes in multiple lines of business. Applies basic bookkeeping principals to prepare, maintain and report financial information.

Health/Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Bonus/Target Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary usage of modern in-house fitness center

On-premise full-service dining center discounts

Discounts via the company’s EAP

Monthly Employee Recognition Programs

Referral bonus

Pre-tax transportation options

Plus more!

Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
Results: The product of consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional value for the team and the organization.

Administrative and operations-related activities include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring that the Reception area is fully covered and its processes are completed
Receiving and placing phone calls on behalf of the Chairman on a back-up basis to the Executive Administrator to the Chairman.
Maintaining the Chairman’s inbox and outbox with daily reports, memos, and other key documents as needed on a back-up basis to the Executive Administrator to the Chairman.
Basic filing duties.
Review all disbursement requests for compliance with company policies regarding expenditures and proper authorization;
Review invoices and check requests for correct account codes, discounts, payment terms and balances due;
Maintain accounts payable records and special project budgets, and provide research as needed;
Prepare and process deposits, routine journal entries, bank reconciliations, and vendor payments;
Learn/understand the fundamental functions of accounting software (specifically Peachtree) that are necessary for data entry, check processing, maintaining general ledger, and reconciling accounts payable and banking accounts;
Reconcile expense receipts and prepare expense reports;
Other duties as assigned.

A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel. A proficiency in Excel is required.

Punctual and dependable. Note: All work is performed in the business office location only. Due to the highly confidential matters handled, working remotely is not permitted.

Possession of strong organizational skills.

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

Must possess strong attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

AA or bachelor’s degree and at least two years administration experience in an executive office. Some accounting education or bookkeeping experience is recommended.

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

B. F. Saul Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact corporate.resumes@bfsaul.com or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled