Office Administrative Assistant
1 day ago
White Plains
Job Description Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist Location: White Plains, NY 10601 Pay Rate: $19.00–$23.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM EST Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – No Remote or Hybrid Options IMPORTANT: This position requires onsite attendance Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. The schedule is not flexible. Local candidates with reliable transportation and a manageable commute to White Plains, NY, are strongly preferred. Position Overview The Fountain Group is hiring an Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist for a prominent client in the legal, regulatory, and professional services industry located in White Plains, NY. We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and customer-service-oriented professional with strong experience in front desk reception, incoming telephone support, mail handling, and general office administration. The Administrative Assistant will serve as a primary point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees while supporting daily office operations. This individual will be responsible for answering and routing calls, processing incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining office supplies, assisting with basic accounting activities, and providing administrative support to multiple departments. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced office environment, demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and can independently manage competing priorities. Key Responsibilities Front Desk & Reception Support • Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees., • Greet and welcome guests professionally, both in person and over the telephone., • Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls to appropriate individuals and departments., • Provide professional customer service and respond to general inquiries., • Maintain an organized, welcoming, and professional reception area., • Collaborate with onsite departments and remote employees to ensure smooth daily operations. Mail Handling & Office Administration • Receive, sort, scan, log, and distribute incoming mail and correspondence., • Route incoming documents and correspondence to appropriate departments through electronic mail systems., • Maintain accurate mail tracking databases to ensure all incoming correspondence is properly documented., • Prepare, package, and coordinate outgoing mail and shipments., • Monitor office supply inventory, submit purchase requests, and coordinate supply orders., • Verify receipt of ordered supplies and maintain organized inventory records., • Support general administrative activities, document management, and office organization. Accounting & Operational Support • Assist the Accounting Department with invoice processing, payment receipt, and collection-related administrative tasks., • Support invoice documentation, recordkeeping, and data entry., • Maintain accurate records while handling confidential client and financial information., • Assist the Operations Department with special projects and additional administrative assignments as needed., • Help maintain efficient office processes and contribute to a positive workplace culture. Required Qualifications • Strong experience in front desk reception, administrative assistance, or office support., • Hands-on experience answering, screening, and transferring incoming telephone calls., • Experience receiving, sorting, scanning, logging, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail., • Ability to work 100% onsite in White Plains, NY, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM., • Reliable transportation and the ability to consistently meet the required onsite schedule., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel., • Experience working in a Windows-based computer environment and using Adobe PDF., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy., • Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple tasks., • Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and customer service skills., • Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented office environment. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Front Desk Coordinator, Office Assistant, or Office Administrator., • Experience supporting a corporate or professional services office., • Familiarity with mail tracking systems, document scanning, and electronic filing., • Experience with office supply purchasing and inventory management., • Exposure to invoice processing, payment collection, or basic accounting support., • Experience communicating with clients, vendors, or government agencies., • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or relevant administrative experience. Ideal Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in candidates who have recently worked in positions involving: • Daily front desk and reception coverage., • High-volume incoming telephone calls and call routing., • Incoming and outgoing mail processing, scanning, and distribution., • General administrative support in a professional office environment., • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF., • Consistent onsite attendance and reliable commuting arrangements. Candidates with direct, recent experience combining reception coverage, phone support, and mailroom responsibilities will receive priority consideration. Apply Today If you are an organized, dependable administrative professional who enjoys supporting office operations and providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply. Please note: This is a fully onsite position in White Plains, NY, with a fixed Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. 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