Office Administrator

About the role

The Administrator is responsible for providing professional administrative support to ensure efficient office operations. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, manages front desk activities, processes customer orders, and prepares accurate invoices. The Administrator plays a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction through timely communication, attention to detail, and effective coordination with internal departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, customers, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and emails.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
• Distribute mail and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Coordinate visitor sign-in procedures and office safety and security protocols.
• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify pricing, quantities, and other billing information.
• Monitor invoice status and assist with collections as needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices and account balances.
• Maintain organized invoicing and financial records.
• Perform data entry and maintain filing systems.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other administrative documents.
• Assist with order entry and customer communication as needed.
• Support management with administrative projects and special assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Previous administrative, accounts payable, or office support experience preferred.
• Experience with order processing, invoicing, and data entry is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP, accounting, or order management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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