Receptionist
Flushing, NY, United States
Receptionist
Department: Firm Administration
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Flushing, NY (Headquarters)
Reporting To: Partners
Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 / hour
Description
Language Requirement: Chinese Mandarin and English (languages) are required due to the business's client base. We have 2 part-time openings Under the direct supervision of all department partners, this position provides support for the all departments. The Receptionist will be expected to answer non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. The Receptionist will deal with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Receptionist Support:
Greet and welcome visitors and callers in a friendly, warm, and professional manner
Takes messages for firm staff and deliver/notify appropriate staff members or direct calls
Handling of all firm incoming and outgoing mail (sorting and delivering to departments daily)
Manage conference room schedule / scheduling of appointments/conferences as needed
Ensure that the administrative office and reception area are organized and clean
Communicate with vendors for repairs and maintenance across the firm and ensure proper working order for firm's equipment (computers, faxes, copy machines, etc.) and facilities (plumbers, heat, etc.)
Ordering and maintaining adequate office supplies
Take meeting notes and prepare meeting minutes
Firm events planning and coordination
Assist in light filing duties
Bookkeeping Support: Process all check requests and deposit requests (pay invoices to vendors and process all applicable payments received)
Prepare Invoices/ Billing as assigned
Preparation and disbursement of payment to vendors
Post transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements, and/or accounts payable and receivable to ledger accounts
Administrative/ Basic HR Support: Monitor daily and biweekly staff attendance for Tax, IT, and Maintenance/Janitorial departments
Review tax department staff timesheets and reimbursements for accuracy and preparation of payroll summaries
Provide backup support to HR/Personnel on an as-needed basis
All other duties as they are assigned by Partners
Skills Knowledge and Expertise Language Skills: Chinese Mandarin and English are a must
Experience: At minimum 1 year of experience in bookkeeping in the US, proficiency in Excel and Word, and Exposure to QuickBooks is a plus
Punctual
Self-motivated with strong work ethic
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and demands
Establishes priorities and meets deadlines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly detail-oriented
Collaborates effectively with others
Organizational skills
Ability to follow established guidelines and processes
Common Sense; a talent for making connections between unrelated pieces of information for purpose of anticipating needs and preventing problems