Office Administrative and Financial Management Assistant

Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI), an international affairs firm, is searching for an Office Administrative and Financial Management Assistant. This candidate will provide assistance to the company CEO, conduct general office duties, and handle invoice review and processing for clients’ export market development programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail and focus. Excellent written communication skills are also required. Experience with administrative assistance, meeting logistics, and finances is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front Desk duties (greeting clients, preparing conference rooms, phones and email)
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail (USPS/UPS/Fedex)
• Supply management including office and break room supply, business cards and other print materials, conference and special project needs
• Coordinating BCI-paid staff lunch orders (first Monday of each month) and breakfast (third Monday of each month)
• Job posting, resume vetting, scheduling interviews, onboarding new staff, coordinating benefit management with BCI’s Accounting Manager
• Oversight of USDA Civil Rights training and compliance requirements
• Corporate website management in coordination with senior management and the Seattle office manager
• Aiding CEO with booking travel including but not limited to trade show registrations, lodging, and Visas for international travel
• Filing Lobby Disclosure Act quarterly reports
• Invoice review and processing for compliance with U.S. government grant programs with an emphasis on international product promotion
• Audit preparation
• USDA online grant application uploads and submissions
• Other assignments as requested

What the Successful Candidate will have:

· Detail-oriented, capable of maintaining a high level of focus, and excellent communication skills

· Ability to manage and appropriately prioritize a busy and diverse workload

· Pride and ownership of work

What could set you apart:

· College degree

· Familiarity with MS office applications, bookkeeping, and/or data entry

· Previous experience or familiarity with federal or state grants and financial compliance

Location: Midtown Sacramento

The selected candidate will be required to be in the office five days a week, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break. Physical presence in the Sacramento area is required.

Compensation Range: $24 - $28 per hour, based on skills and experience.

Perks and Benefits:

BCI encourages a healthy work/life balance and offers a range of benefits and perks including:

· Ten holidays annually

· Accrued vacation and sick time with rollover

· Generous medical/dental/vision insurance coverage

· Robust 401K plan with employer matching

· Two paid days off for charitable/volunteer work

· Bonuses/profit sharing based on company performance

· Training to support staff development

· Sabbaticals with stipend to be used for international travel in 10th year of service

· Regular team events, annual overnight staff retreat, agriculture/food/beverage field trips, and more

About BCI:

BCI helps companies and industry organizations throughout the U.S. to eliminate trade barriers, develop new markets, and manage their international government affairs. The work is focused on clients in the agricultural, food, and beverage sectors. BCI offers a unique set of international services that provide strategic solutions combined with a global vision. For additional information, go to www.bryantchristie.com.

Applicants:

To apply, please email the following to [email protected] – Attn: Human Resources.

· Cover letter or brief statement of your interest in the position

· Resume

We read all applications and do not scan them. Please tell us about your capabilities without concern for keywords.

BCI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital, familial or veteran status.

Bryant Christie Inc. reserves the right not to fill this position if it is not satisfied with the applicant pool or if business conditions change.