Administrative Assistant / Office Clerk

PrideStaff Hattiesburg is seeking a General Office Clerk on behalf of our client in the Hattiesburg area. Are you working, but looking to explore? Are you needing a new career opportunity? Give us a call at 601-582-8881 and/or apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration!

Responsibilities:

• Answer the phone to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.).
• Utilize office appliances such as photocopier, printers etc. and computers for word processing and spreadsheet creation.
• Make travel arrangements for office personnel.
• Undertake basic bookkeeping tasks and issue invoices, checks etc.
• Complete work schedules, manage calendars and arrange appointments.
• Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 6 months recent experience working in an office environment.
• Familiarity with office procedures and basic accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of office devices and processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Fast typist with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Able to lift 20 pounds.