Overview

Office managers within the agricultural industry typically handle administrative and customer service duties within an office setting.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Process business activities through computers
• Generate and review customer checks and buyer invoices
• Prepare bookkeeping packets and provide accounting reports as needed by management
• Manage data entry and inventory
• Manage accounts receivables and setup new buyers
• Process general administrative expenses
• Process timesheets for hourly workers and assist in collecting new hire paperwork
• Support corporate office accounting departments
• Provide excellent customer service
• Provide support to the facility manager and regional office manager
• Recruit and hire seasonal labor
• Manage technology needs like software updates, virus protection, etc.
• Maintain office organization and purchase supplies

What education and training is required?

A high school diploma is required, but an associate’s degree in business administration, accounting or a related field would be preferred.

To pursue a career as an Office Manager:

The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, business and computer courses, personal finance, and mathematics.

Where can I work?

Office managers work for small to large-scale agricultural companies, farms, government agencies, cooperatives, mills, and universities.

Future Job Market / Outlook

The future outlook for an office manager will be great over the next five years.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• National Association of Professional Receptionists
• The American Society of Administrative Professionals
• Local Chamber of Commerce