The Kempsville Building Materials (a division of Carter Lumber) Installed Sales Team performs various installation services, repairs and remodeling work for general contractors and homeowners and is in need of an Administrative Assistant! The primary role of this position is billing and maintaining the financial aspect of the installed jobs. The ideal person is personable with the ability to quickly establish a good working relationship with clients, established and prospective.
Our Story
Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.
Description In this role, you will provide sales and administrative support to the Installed Sales team. This includes maintaining the Installed Sales schedule by ensuring timely material deliveries and communicating with Field Supervisors on job status. You will manage the flow of paperwork using Workflow, perform billing tasks, invoice materials, maintain an information database, and create service requests in the POS system. Other administrative tasks include verifying insurances and monitoring expirations, processing pay requests, and sending any necessary compliance paperwork to sub-contractors.
Requirements
- Experience with bookkeeping or billing is helpful, as well as a background in building materials
- Attention to detail and accuracy are a must
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Self-starter
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to analyze problems and provide resolutions
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- 7am-4pm Mon-Fri
- 3300 Business Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Financial Responsibilities
- Knowing the total amount of the installed job contract
- Interim billing throughout based upon actual work completed or per the contract
- Final billing once the job is complete
- Ensuring all materials needed on the job and all returns from the job are done
- Prepare mid-month, end of month, and other financial reports
- Setting up subcontractors in the system
- Ordering materials, issuing purchases, verifying vendor acknowledgments for pricing and quality
- Preparing monthly reports for the Installed Division
Benefits (full-time employees)
- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Company-match 401(k)
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Vendor incentives
- Room for growth; we promote from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!
Skills Required
- Experience with bookkeeping or billing
- Background in building materials
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Self-starter attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to analyze problems and provide resolutions
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Availability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What We Do
Carter Lumber is a family-owned building materials supplier serving professional builders across the United States. With more than 190 locations in 15 states, it provides lumber and other construction materials, supported by builder services and a focus on quality, competitive pricing, and customer service. The company also supports construction projects through roles such as project management and oversight of subcontractor work.
