A Manhattan-based finance firm is seeking a receptionist to support the office manager and join their team for a 3-6 month temporary assignment.
Hourly pay rate: $30/hr
Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm
The role is on-site five days per week
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a front desk presence and provide a warm and professional welcome to all visitors
- Screen incoming calls and respond to inquiries, transfer calls within the office
- Ensure the reception area is organized and presentable
- Maintain office and organization of nearby rooms and spaces
- Liaising with vendors in the office
- Provide administrative support as needed including scheduling, assisting various departments, and other projects as assigned
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, handling mail, and managing office supplies
Qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years of experience as a receptionist, preferably out of financial services environment
- Ability to learn new systems quickly, familiar with Outlook and Word is ideal
- Highly organized and able to prioritize effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative problem solver
- Extremely professional
