Office Assistant

J.Carr & Associates

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Oakland, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

As the East Bay's leader in high end residential development and concrete company, the J.Carr & Associates team has been building and selling high end homes for over four years. As a partner to some of the areas most influential and recognized architects and engineers, the J.Carr team continues to deliver some of the most innovative, efficient, and beautiful bay area homes to hit the market in the last five years.

J.Carr & Associates is seeking someone who is great on the phone, proficient in office tasks, has excellent analytical skills, and who is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills, then you'll thrive in this work environment.  Our ideal candidate is one who is proactive, experienced, truly enjoys providing superior service, and loves taking ownership. 

The person who fills this position will be responsible for sending out e-mail and written correspondence, supporting the two partners with administrative tasks, managing basic payroll & expenses, and providing excellent customer service to our clients and subcontractors. He/she will also need to enter detailed data accurately, prepare estimates and invoices, and conduct internal file quality reviews. 

This is an entry level position with strong possibility for advancement

  • 1+ administrative or office-related experience
  • Great customer service skills
  • Capability to work in a fast paced, team oriented office environment
  • Must be familiar with Windows and Office XP software
  • Basic understanding of social marketing.. aka facebok, linkedin, blogs etc.. 
  • Must be able to create written communication without major editing
  • Ability to remain calm and professional during tense or stressful situations
  • Quickbooks experience a plus
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Must have a clean background check

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Support office operations, handle correspondence, manage data, assist with payroll and expenses.

Job title

Office Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Oakland, CA, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

proficiency in Windows and Office XPcustomer servicedata entrycommunication

Preferred skills

Quickbookssocial marketing

Specializations

administrative taskscustomer servicedata entryoffice management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oakland, CA, USA

On-site City