Administrative Assistant

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. 

Job Details

ENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs clerical, administrative and payroll functions for the distribution center.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews monthly budget reports and identifies budget vs. actual variance.
• Participates in annual budgeting process through analysis and data entry.
• Approves distribution center invoices and maintains records.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports for the distribution center.
• Prepares all correspondence for Distribution Center Manager; stamps and sorts outgoing mail.
• Performs weekly payroll function for all distribution center employees including entering hourly payroll, preparing and maintaining time and attendance system for payroll processing, and sorting and distributing paychecks; acts as liaison between distribution center employees and corporate payroll office.
• Maintains confidential facility and personnel information.
• May maintain badge-making system.
• Maintains petty cash account.
• Manages supply inventory and ordering process for administrative supplies.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Time-sensitive, fast-paced, and stressful environment.
• Exposed to various temperatures.
• Sitting for long periods of time in an office setting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and carrying weights of up to 40 pounds.

Dollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. This position may also be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.

Note: Applications will remain open until a candidate is selected and has accepted.

Display Pay Rate

New Hire Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 -$23.00 / HOUR

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate several tasks at once.
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to use software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and payroll/personnel systems such as Kronos and Lawson.

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Two years experience as an administrative assistant preferred.
• Experience in automated retail distribution center and/or familiarity with distribution systems preferred.