Administrative Assistant (Finance)
At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.
Job Summary
Murphy Oil is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. They will provide administrative support to the department and team. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize heavy and diverse workloads with accuracy while meeting critical deadlines and maintaining composure under pressure.
This position is in Murphy Oil's Corporate office in Houston, Texas. This position works 5 days in the Houston office: Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM -5:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary
- Welcomes and directs visitors and clients
- Maintains filing systems as assigned
- Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed
- Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions
- Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings, and appointments for managers or supervisors.
- Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings
- Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings
- Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Ensure appropriate follow up with customers
- Majority of responsibilities require sitting however when assisting with auditorium setup or other function activities, occasional standing and lifting may be required
- Handle confidential information discreetly
Qualifications/Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years' experience in administrative role supporting a team/ department
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
- Ability to work independently, a flexible schedule, including overtime, when required
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and an enthusiastic team player
The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred/ Desired Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- SAP experience
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
- Respect people, safety, environment and the law
- Follow through on commitments
- Make it better
- Offer solution
- Step up and lead
- Don't settle for "good enough"
- Embrace new opportunities
- Show resilience
- Lean into challenges
- Support each other
- Consider the implications
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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