Office Assistant – Job Description
Position Summary:
The Office Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the office. This role supports managers, employees, and office visitors by handling various tasks to maintain organized and smooth day-to-day activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, faxing, and mailing
- Maintain and update filing systems (physical and digital)
- Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls
- Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner
- Manage office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and documents
- Organize meetings, schedule appointments, and maintain calendars
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Support accounting tasks such as data entry, invoice processing, and expense tracking
- Maintain office cleanliness and organization
- Provide assistance to other departments as required
Skills & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree is a plus)
- Proven experience as an office assistant or relevant administrative role
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Professional and friendly demeanor
Job Type: Full-time