Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job DescriptionRESPEC seeks an Administrative Assistant located in our Sarasota, FL, location.
RESPEC is a nationally recognized engineering and hydro geologic consulting company seeking an Administrative Assistant in our Sarasota, FL, office. This position will assist the Accounting department and office staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Process monthly billings
- Manage Accounts Payable/Concur expense reporting
- Professionally greet visitors and direct them to the correct person or department
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail/packages
- Order office and kitchen supplies and restock when necessary
- Coordinate, plan, and manage internal and external local office events/parties
- Place lunch orders and plan for staff gatherings
- Coordinate and manage reservations, conference rooms, and appointments
- Respond to inquiries professionally in person, over the phone, and online
- Technical editing for contracts and reports
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required:
- Must be in the Sarasota, FL area as this is an in office position.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with basic accounting/bookkeeping principles.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Interview Details: In person interviews will be held by appointment only on October 22nd and 23rd.
Compensation: Salary depends on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What We Do
In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better.
With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do.
From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore.
Know-How is Everything.
We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
