Administrative Specialist

Fehr & Peers

The Role

Overview

Support office operations, front desk, admin tasks, invoicing, events, and project assistance.

Key Responsibilities

  • front desk
  • invoicing
  • reconciliation
  • accounts payable
  • paperwork management
  • scheduling

Tasks

-Be the welcoming face of our team by greeting visitors, managing phone calls, and maintaining a professional office space, preparing meeting minutes, assisting with recruitment scheduling and other administrative responsibilities -Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements -Assist Operations Managers with administrative duties as needed -Execute duties with a customer service and problem-solving attitude -Provide general administrative support, including data entry, processing invoices, setting up projects in our invoicing system, and other general tasks -Handle credit card reconciliation and prepare petty cash reconciliation statements -Collaborate with and backfill for the Oakland and Walnut Creek administration team, including travel to the Walnut Creek office as needed -Contribute to companywide administrative initiatives aimed at enhancing collaboration and services -Process accounts payable expenses, create check requests, and address accounts payable inquires -Manage project-related paperwork, such as insurance certificates and business certifications

Requirements

  • bs/ba
  • adobe pro
  • excel
  • indesign
  • deltek vision
  • database reporting

What You Bring

-BS/BA in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience -Flexibility in managing requests in a fast-paced environment -Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset with a strong client focus and professionalism -Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel -Familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, and data entry -Copyediting skills and proficiency in Adobe InDesign for graphics and design -2 years of experience working in a professional business environment -Experience with project proposal process -Previous experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint -Knowledge of database reporting -Excellent time management and organizational skills

Benefits

-Order lunch for office trainings/meetings and order snacks/drinks

The Company

About Fehr & Peers

-Provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to shape the future of transportation and infrastructure. -Expertise in transportation modeling, traffic engineering, and urban planning. -Behind some of the most complex projects in urban mobility. -Focuses on delivering tailored solutions for communities, helping cities and regions tackle congestion and plan sustainable growth. -Collaborative approach integrates engineering, planning, and technology to create environments that enhance mobility and quality of life. -Notable projects include large-scale transit networks, mixed-use developments, and smart city infrastructure. -Known for its ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders and deliver results within tight timelines and budgets.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Transit Planning

Multimodal Corridor Studies

Transportation Impact Analysis

Parking Studies

Circulation Studies

Data-Driven Transportation Solutions

Mobility and Access Planning

Infrastructure Planning

Community Transportation Planning

Transportation Project Management