Office Assistant - Hiring Now

We are searching for an energetic Office Assistant to join our high calibre team at General Excavating in Lincoln, NE.
Growing your career as a Full Time Office Assistant is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, persuasion and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Office Assistant at General Excavating today!

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the state of Nebraska. General Excavating specializes in the construction of; underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil construction of bridge and concrete structures.


General Excavating is searching for a highly motivated Office Assistant, who is responsible for performing a range of administrative tasks to support daily operations within the office and accounting department. Duties include sorting and distributing mail and invoices throughout the office, greeting office visitors and directing them to employees, maintaining files and records, and other responsibilities to ensure the office runs smoothly.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain records ensuring accuracy and validity of information for accounting, safety, and project management team.
• Perform receptionist duties, including answering phones and greeting / directing visitors.
• Support duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, reports and invoices.

• Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial data.
• Perform basic office tasks like filing, data entry, and mail processing.

• Computer Program and Excel worksheet data entry.

• Order and maintain office supplies and other inventory.
• Assist Accounting team with accounting reports and special projects.

• Must have a demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a job. Education and/or Experience Four (4) years minimum related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.


Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with arms while operating equipment. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Conditions of Employment Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

Benefits of working as a Office Assistant in Lincoln, NE:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary