We are looking for a talented Administrative Associate to join our team specializing in Administrative Support in Kearny, NJ.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Provides administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and responding to routine to complex information requests.
- Gathers, compiles, and verifies data and accurately enters it into reports, presentations, forms, and office systems such as databases and spreadsheets.
- Completes data collection, data entry, and generates reports related to various departmental activities.
- Manages routine administrative tasks including preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and greeting visitors.
- Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding departmental processes, ensuring prompt and accurate communication.
- Prepares and submits payment documentation for vendors, suppliers, and third parties; processes entries in accounting systems and handles follow-up inquiries.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensures documentation is up to date.
- Participates in departmental improvement projects and serves as an informal resource to less experienced colleagues.
- Performs other administrative duties as needed in alignment with organizational and departmental procedures.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- Demonstrated experience with data entry, report generation, and office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to explain complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with payment processing and document tracking systems is a plus.
- Channel Readiness experience is a plus but not required—training will be provided for the right candidate.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
Experience:
Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Give support to the branch in everything related to safety, EEEC, and event coordination
About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Some work experience or intermediate knowledge
- Experience with data entry and report generation
- Familiarity with office productivity tools
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines
- Familiarity with payment processing (optional)
- Channel Readiness experience (optional)
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.









