Senior Office Administrator

Rimkus is a global engineering and technical consulting firm serving corporations, insurers, law firms, and government agencies. Across life sciences, forensic, construction, built environment, and product development work, the company helps clients solve complex technical challenges with practical expertise and a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and service.The Sr. Office Administrator, Proactive Life Sciences is responsible for coordinating day-to-day business support functions in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. Scope of authority is limited to Core West & East, Product Safety, Sports Sciences, and Participant Recruiting. They work under minimum supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgement in the execution of assigned tasks.Essential Job FunctionsProject-Specific AdministrationReceives incoming assignments and inputs into company systems with accuracy and efficiency.Enters project information, budgets, and change orders on an ongoing basis.Updates SharePoint project folder permissions.Financials & AuditsProcesses draft invoices expeditiously to meet bi-weekly deadlines and client expectations.Conducts monthly audits of bank statements, invoices, and payments received.Manages WIP and Bill on Account processes.Reconciles time entry between systems, reviewing/correcting project-related rates and time entries.Handles monthly reconciliation of office/study expenses.Posts payments to invoices in company system and provides AR oversight.Uploads invoices to client-specific portals.Submits vendor invoices for payment.GeneralSupports facility coordinator as needed. Demonstrates professionalism in all client communications (via phone, email, or in-person). May oversee project-related item storage.Provides backup support to other staff to accommodate PTO requests/overflow work.May coordinate the purchasing of office supplies, equipment, etc.Adheres to directives as outlined in the Administrative Systems and Procedures Manual.Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and CertificationsBachelor’s degree or higher desired.5+ years’ experience in an administrative capacity with supervisory experience preferred.Certified Administrative Professional designation preferred.RequirementsRequired Skills and AbilitiesMust possess ability to understand corporate operations and procedures.Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.Must possess excellent business writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as work requires continual attention to detail, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.Must have working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including MSWord, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as other technical software and database programs, such as SharePoint.Must have ability to analyze and understand information and ideas presented in writing or communicated verbally.Must be able to respond in writing or verbally to project-specific and general inquiries from management, peers, clients, and external vendors.Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to handle confidential information. Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel RequirementsWork is performed primarily in a physical or remote office setting. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, hear, and talk (must be able to speak and communicate clearly with employees). Employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.Regular working hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime (or working outside of normal business hours) will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Must be able to respond, in writing or verbally, to project-specific and general inquiries from management, peers, subordinates, clients, and external vendors. Must be able to produce and disseminate correspondence (i.e. emails, letters, etc.) as requested.Travel Requirements – Not expected for this position.THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENTOR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.Why Join Rimkus?At Rimkus, we're committed to building a workplace where people can do their best work. As part of our APAC HR team, you'll have real influence over how we grow, support, and engage our people across the region.Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview.BenefitsPrivate Healthcare PlanPension PlansLife AssuranceLeave PackageWork From HomeTraining & DevelopmentEmployee Assistance Programme - Counseling

Rimkus is a global engineering and technical consulting firm serving corporations, insurers, law firms, and government agencies. Across life sciences, forensic, construction, built environment, and product development work, the company helps clients solve complex technical challenges with practical expertise and a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and service.

The Sr. Office Administrator, Proactive Life Sciences is responsible for coordinating day-to-day business support functions in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. Scope of authority is limited to Core West & East, Product Safety, Sports Sciences, and Participant Recruiting. They work under minimum supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgement in the execution of assigned tasks.

Essential Job Functions

Project-Specific Administration

• Receives incoming assignments and inputs into company systems with accuracy and efficiency.
• Enters project information, budgets, and change orders on an ongoing basis.
• Updates SharePoint project folder permissions.

Financials & Audits

• Processes draft invoices expeditiously to meet bi-weekly deadlines and client expectations.
• Conducts monthly audits of bank statements, invoices, and payments received.
• Manages WIP and Bill on Account processes.
• Reconciles time entry between systems, reviewing/correcting project-related rates and time entries.
• Handles monthly reconciliation of office/study expenses.
• Posts payments to invoices in company system and provides AR oversight.
• Uploads invoices to client-specific portals.
• Submits vendor invoices for payment.

General

• Supports facility coordinator as needed.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all client communications (via phone, email, or in-person).
• May oversee project-related item storage.
• Provides backup support to other staff to accommodate PTO requests/overflow work.
• May coordinate the purchasing of office supplies, equipment, etc.
• Adheres to directives as outlined in the Administrative Systems and Procedures Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher desired.
• 5+ years’ experience in an administrative capacity with supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Administrative Professional designation preferred.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must possess ability to understand corporate operations and procedures.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess excellent business writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as work requires continual attention to detail, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Must have working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including MSWord, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as other technical software and database programs, such as SharePoint.
• Must have ability to analyze and understand information and ideas presented in writing or communicated verbally.
• Must be able to respond in writing or verbally to project-specific and general inquiries from management, peers, clients, and external vendors.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a physical or remote office setting. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, hear, and talk (must be able to speak and communicate clearly with employees). Employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Regular working hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime (or working outside of normal business hours) will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Must be able to respond, in writing or verbally, to project-specific and general inquiries from management, peers, subordinates, clients, and external vendors. Must be able to produce and disseminate correspondence (i.e. emails, letters, etc.) as requested.

Travel Requirements – Not expected for this position.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

Why Join Rimkus?

At Rimkus, we're committed to building a workplace where people can do their best work. As part of our APAC HR team, you'll have real influence over how we grow, support, and engage our people across the region.

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

Consultants. Experts. Innovators. Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, construction dispute resolution, solutions for the built environment, and product development support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges. We began in the forensics business, offering our clients an array of technical specialists, scientists, and engineers. Today, we continue with this forward-thinking approach as we broaden our capabilities by adding new experts and companies to our collaborative team with an increased focus on the construction, maintenance, sustainability, and operations of the built environment, as well as assisting with the development of better products and processes across multiple industries.

Consultants. Experts. Innovators.

Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies.

Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, construction dispute resolution, solutions for the built environment, and product development support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges. We began in the forensics business, offering our clients an array of technical specialists, scientists, and engineers. Today, we continue with this forward-thinking approach as we broaden our capabilities by adding new experts and companies to our collaborative team with an increased focus on the construction, maintenance, sustainability, and operations of the built environment, as well as assisting with the development of better products and processes across multiple industries.