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Administrative Assistant

Robert Half • Pattersonville, NY 12137 • Posted 22 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Temporary • Entry Level

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Robert Half is offering a temp to hire employment opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in Pattersonville, New York, within the construction industry. The role involves answering inbound and outbound calls, data entry, managing customer service, and utilizing various software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks for financial tasks. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and construction accounting, along with strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Answer inbound and outbound calls, fostering effective communication with customers and team members.
  • Undertake data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Provide exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and providing timely responses.
  • Handle email correspondence, ensuring all communications are professional and timely.
  • Schedule appointments, managing and optimizing team schedules.
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to manage tasks and communications.
  • Utilize QuickBooks for financial tasks, requiring familiarity with the software.
  • Engage in construction accounting tasks, necessitating an understanding of the construction industry.
  • Maintain and monitor customer records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Process customer credit applications, adhering to company policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
  • Experience in answering inbound and making outbound calls.
  • Strong customer service skills and experience interacting with clients.
  • Ability to schedule appointments effectively and manage calendars.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and familiarity with construction accounting.
  • Excellent skills in data entry and maintaining data accuracy.
  • Experience in handling email correspondence professionally and promptly.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle office matters with utmost professionalism.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work well in a team and foster team cooperation.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and make decisions independently.

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

Description

We are offering a temp to hire employment opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in Pattersonville, New York. The job function lies within the construction industry and involves responsibilities such as answering inbound calls, data entry, and managing customer service.

Responsibilities:

- Efficiently answer inbound and outbound calls, fostering effective communication with customers and team members.

- Undertake data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

- Provide exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and providing timely responses.

- Handle email correspondence, ensuring all communications are professional and timely.

- Schedule appointments, managing and optimizing team schedules.

- Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to manage tasks and communications.

- Utilize QuickBooks for financial tasks, requiring familiarity with the software.

- Engage in construction accounting tasks, necessitating an understanding of the construction industry.

- Maintain and monitor customer records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

- Process customer credit applications, adhering to company policies and regulations.

Requirements - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word is essential.

- Experience in answering inbound and making outbound calls.

- Strong customer service skills and experience interacting with clients.

- Ability to schedule appointments effectively and manage calendars.

- Proficiency in QuickBooks and familiarity with construction accounting.

- Excellent skills in data entry and maintaining data accuracy.

- Experience in handling email correspondence professionally and promptly.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle office matters with utmost professionalism.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Ability to work well in a team and foster team cooperation.

- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work under minimal supervision and make decisions independently.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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