Office Assistant

About our Organization

Bish Enterprises is a family-owned and -operated business built on the vision of its founder, Harv Bish. Harv’s agricultural ingenuity dates back to 1957, when he patented a corn-sheller conversion for combines. Two decades later, in 1976, he officially founded Bish Enterprises in Giltner, Nebraska, to deliver innovative harvesting solutions to farmers. Today, under the leadership of third-generation owner Andrew Bish, our family works alongside a talented team of engineers, fabricators and field specialists to carry forward our founder’s spirit of ingenuity and farmer-first service.

Our Mission is to empower farmers with high-performance agricultural equipment that maximizes yield, reduces waste and delivers lasting value. We innovate responsibly, build strong partnerships with growers and invest in rural communities to support long-term success.

1. Phone, Customer, and Front Office Support

2. Administrative and Office Support

- Print, scan, copy, file, and organize documents as needed.
- Assist with data entry, document preparation, office records, and daily administrative tasks.
- Help maintain organized office files, records, and important documents so information can be found quickly when needed.
- Support managers and team members with office tasks, forms, reports, and follow-up items.
- Maintain office supplies, track when items need to be ordered, and help keep the office clean, organized, and functional.
- Learn and follow established office routines while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

3. Excel, Reporting, and Documentation

- Create, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets from scratch as needed.
- Prepare basic reports, lists, trackers, and organized summaries for management and team use.
- Enter and organize information accurately, with strong attention to detail.
- Help compile information in a clear, usable format for internal decision-making.
- Maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential company, customer, and employee information.

4. Accounting and Payment Support

- Assist with basic accounts payable and accounts receivable office support.
- Help organize invoices, customer statements, payment records, vendor information, and related documents.
- Support customer payment follow-up in a professional and respectful manner.
- Help track open items, payment questions, and related follow-up tasks.
- Work with the appropriate team members to keep accounting-related documents and information organized.

5. Recruiting and Scheduling Support

- Assist with applicant screening, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
- Use SmartRecruiters or similar applicant tracking tools to help organize applicants and hiring follow-up.
- Help coordinate interview times, send follow-up messages, and keep recruiting information organized.
- Support managers with hiring-related communication and documentation as needed.

6. Communication and Follow-Up

- Follow up with team members on tasks, reminders, updates, and pending items.
- Make phone calls or send follow-up messages as requested.
- Help keep internal communication organized and aligned.
- Notice when something needs attention and communicate it clearly.
- Ask good questions, take notes, remember routines, and follow through on assigned tasks.

8. Brand Representation

- Uphold Bish Enterprises’ values and commitment to providing practical, innovative solutions to the agricultural industry.
- Represent the company in a professional, friendly, assertive, and respectful manner.
- Maintain a customer-focused attitude while working in a practical, family-owned, hands-on business environment.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming phone calls in a professional, confident, and helpful manner.; Greet customers, vendors, visitors, delivery personnel, and team members who come to the office.; Create a welcoming and professional first impression for Bish Enterprises.; Direct calls, messages, visitors, and questions to the appropriate team member.; Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers, vendors, and internal team members.; Take accurate messages and follow through to make sure the right person receives the information.; Receive and organize mail, documents, packages, and deliveries.; Notify the appropriate person when deliveries, documents, or customer items arrive.; Assist with occasional local errands, such as going to the bank, dropping off documents, or picking up office-related items.; Occasionally handle packages, walk around the facility, and assist with practical hands-on office tasks as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.; Previous office, receptionist, administrative assistant, front desk, customer service office, accounting support, or similar experience.; Ability to answer phones confidently and communicate professionally with customers, vendors, visitors, and team members.; Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including creating spreadsheets from scratch, entering and organizing data accurately, and preparing basic reports.; Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, online tools, and standard office technology.; Comfortable using standard office equipment such as phones, printers, scanners, copiers, and related office tools.; Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately.; Ability to manage multiple small tasks throughout the day.; Ability to learn quickly, ask good questions, take notes, remember routines, and become independent after training.; Ability to follow established processes while also noticing problems and taking initiative when something needs attention.; Reliable attendance and punctuality.; Professional, friendly, and assertive communication style.; Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.; Valid driver’s license for occasional local errands.

Nice to have

At least 2 years of relevant office, administrative, receptionist, customer service office, accounting support, or similar experience.; Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, customer statements, payment records, or customer payment follow-up.; Experience creating reports, trackers, lists, or organized summaries in Excel.; Experience with applicant tracking systems, SmartRecruiters, CRM systems, or similar online platforms.; Experience scheduling interviews, appointments, meetings, or customer follow-ups.; Experience working in an agriculture, manufacturing, equipment, parts, service, or family-owned business environment.; Experience with QuickBooks, accounting software, ERP systems, CRM systems, or other business software.; Basic bookkeeping or accounting knowledge.; Customer account management experience.; Recruiting or HR administrative support experience.; Experience troubleshooting basic office equipment issues.; Familiarity with agricultural equipment, parts, service departments, or shop/office environments.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options; Health Insurance Savings Plan Options; Dental Insurance Options; Vision Insurance Options; Disability Insurance Options; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off; Company Matched 401(k) Program; Partner Discounts; Small team environment; Opportunity to learn and grow within the company