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Robert Half
General Office Clerk
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What they do
An Administrative Clerk or Coordinator performs administrative work in an office. Coordinates work to support an office team. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails. May manage office staff expenses, supplies or schedules.
$50,456 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a dependable and service-oriented General Office Clerk to support daily administrative operations in California. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping office processes organized, assisting employees with questions, and ensuring records and purchasing information remain accurate. The role offers a fast-paced onsite environment where strong communication, attention to detail, and a detail-focused approach are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day office operations by assisting staff and field employees with administrative questions and routine requests.
- Enter, update, and verify information in company systems to maintain complete and accurate records.
- Prepare, process, and revise purchase orders while helping track purchasing details through internal tools.
- Review invoices for accuracy and help reconcile them against corresponding purchase orders and supporting documentation.
- Perform clerical tasks such as scanning documents, organizing files, and handling general back-office support work.
- Answer inbound calls and respond to office inquiries in a courteous and detail-focused manner.
- Help maintain orderly documentation and ensure records are easy to access and properly filed.
- Take on additional administrative assignments as business needs change and priorities shift. Requirements
- Prior experience in an office, administrative, clerical, or customer-facing support position.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a range of employees and visitors.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when entering data and handling documentation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for routine office tasks.
- Ability to learn new systems, follow established procedures, and manage multiple priorities in a busy setting.
- Detail-oriented, approachable, and dependable work style.
- Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.
- Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Santa Ana, California.