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Robert Half
Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. 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, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$40,934 / year median in South Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations through a Contract position. This role combines front-desk coordination, administrative support, and accounts payable tasks, making it ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The selected candidate will help maintain a well-organized office environment while ensuring records, invoices, and communications are handled accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome visitors and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area that creates a positive first impression.
- Process accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, confirming documentation, and preparing items for payment approval.
- Track payment status and follow up as needed to help ensure vendor accounts remain current and accurate.
- Communicate with vendors to address questions, clarify billing matters, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized files for vendors, financial documents, office records, logs, and inventory information.
- Enter, update, and monitor data within journals, ledgers, spreadsheets, and related databases, then prepare reports from the information collected.
- Provide supporting records and documentation during audit activities and internal reviews.
- Assist with inbound calls, routine office coordination, filing, and general administrative support across the department.
- Contribute to special assignments and additional administrative projects based on business needs.