Office Assistant

Description We are looking for an organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative and front-desk operations for our team in New York, New York. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating an efficient office environment, assisting visitors, and managing a steady flow of communication and documentation.

The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to handle a variety of clerical tasks with accuracy and care.

Responsibilities:

- Welcome guests and serve as the first point of contact at the front desk, ensuring a detail-oriented and helpful experience.

- Manage incoming phone calls, direct inquiries to the appropriate contacts, and take accurate messages when needed.

- Organize, scan, and file documents to maintain accessible and up-to-date records.

- Provide general administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, and routine office coordination.

- Assist with day-to-day clerical activities to help keep office operations running smoothly.

- Maintain orderly records and support internal teams with basic administrative requests. Requirements - Previous experience in an office assistant, receptionist, or similar administrative support role.

- Ability to handle inbound calls effectively and communicate clearly with visitors and staff.

- Experience scanning, organizing, and maintaining documents with strong attention to detail.

- Working knowledge of general clerical tasks, including filing, data entry, and record management.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple routine tasks efficiently.

- Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment. Talent Match®

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