Administrative Assistant II

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.

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Garden City, KS, us on site Until 9/27/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 44 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately-owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 200+ employees working in six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) office in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

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Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE), Garden City, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant II.  

  • Primary duties include:
    • answering a multi-line telephone system
    • use of general office equipment
    • computer proficiency skills
  • Bookkeeping experience, specifically including:
    • generating account invoices
    • collecting accounts receivable from individuals and businesses
    • coding accounts payable
    • processing expense reimbursement requests
    • purchasing supplies
    • making bank deposits
    • maintaining a business checkbook

Qualified individuals should be self-motivated, assertive, and intuitive with:

  • Six years of progressive clerical/secretarial experience
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
  • At least two years’ experience with PDF editors and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to write, read and interpret correspondence, manuals, and regulations
  • Advanced proofing and editing skills
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Notary Public Certificate is preferred
  • KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings and driving history checks.
  • KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

About this role

Summary

Provide clerical, bookkeeping, and customer service support for civil engineering firm.

Job title

Administrative Assistant II

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

civil engineering

Location requirements

Garden City, KS, US; not remote

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

office equipmentMicrosoft OfficePDF editingcommunicationproofing

Preferred skills

notary public

Specializations

bookkeepingoffice automationcommunicationcustomer service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Garden City, KS 67846, USA

On-site City