Office Assistant
Posted
The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day support to ensure efficient operation of the office. This role is responsible for general HR support, bill payment and basic bookkeeping tasks, general clerical duties, and maintaining a clean, organized office environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and proficient in Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities
1. General HR Support
- Assist with recruiting activities (posting jobs, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications).
- Help onboard new employees (prepare new-hire paperwork, set up files, assist with orientation logistics).
- Maintain and update employee records and files (electronic and paper).
- Track employee attendance, vacation, and other leave requests as directed.
- Assist with HR communications, such as distributing policies, announcements, and reminders.
2. Bill Payment & Basic Bookkeeping Support
- Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for approval and payment.
- Maintain organized records of bills, receipts, and payment confirmations.
- Assist with expense tracking and data entry into accounting or spreadsheet systems.
- Communicate with vendors regarding billing questions or discrepancies.
- Coordinate with management or accounting staff to ensure timely bill payments.
3. General Clerical & Administrative Tasks
- Answer and direct phone calls; take and relay messages accurately.
- Greet visitors and clients, and ensure they are directed appropriately.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Prepare, format, and edit documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintain office calendars, schedule meetings, and organize appointments.
- Order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
- File, scan, and organize documents in both electronic and physical systems.
4. Office Housekeeping & Organization
- Keep common areas (reception, conference rooms, kitchen, supply areas) neat and organized.
- Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and cleaned before and after use.
- Coordinate with cleaning and maintenance vendors as needed.
- Monitor and restock common area supplies (kitchen items, printer paper, etc.).
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
- Proven experience in an administrative, office assistant, or similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint):
- Ability to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Competence in managing email and calendars.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Basic understanding of HR processes and office bookkeeping is a plus.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional, reliable, and customer-service oriented demeanor.