Home Carpet One · 4 weeks ago
Finance & Operations Administrative Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHome Carpet One is a third-generation, family-owned flooring, kitchen, and bath retailer proudly serving Chicago since 1970. The Finance & Operations Administrative Assistant provides essential support across Finance and Purchasing functions, ensuring accuracy and operational consistency as the business grows.
E-CommerceHome ImprovementRetail
Responsibilities
Daily transaction review: Review and input daily sales activity and payment data to ensure accurate, timely sales tax preparation across multiple jurisdictions
Trade invoicing: Generate and send invoices for trade accounts on credit terms; track and follow up on outstanding balances as needed
Documentation management: Collect, review, and maintain contractor and trade customer documentation, including resale certificates, insurance, and credit applications
Lien waivers: Coordinate with title companies to process lien waivers for completed projects – track progress, prepare documents, and ensure proper receipt
Purchasing support: Learn and support the purchasing workflow (sales order review, PO review, vendor communication) to assist during peak periods or when colleagues are out
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in accounting support, purchasing, operations, or similar administrative roles
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work full-time, on-site at our Chicago showroom
Preferred
Experience with accounts payable/receivable processes
Vendor communication, purchasing, or claims/credit experience
Company
Home Carpet One
Home Carpet One is a family-owned and operated flooring specialty store based in Chicago, Illinois.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase