ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Spherion; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Champaign, IL. The role supports clerical tasks, data entry, invoicing, and light bookkeeping while maintaining a professional demeanor on the phone with customers.

Excellent data entry and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. The position is temp-to-hire with a standard 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule in a casual office setting.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional writing (emails, memos, reports) and verbal etiquette.
• Handling sensitive company, financial, or personal data with high integrity.
• Working independently, troubleshooting issues, and anticipating a leader's needs before being asked.
• Adjusting to shifting daily priorities and remaining calm or empathetic during difficult interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, organizational, and operational support to keep an office, team, or executive running smoothly.
• Administrative tasks including answering phones, data entry, invoicing, and light bookkeeping.
• Support inventory adjustments and routine office duties.

Skills

Clear, professional writing

Data handling and confidentiality

Independent work and anticipation of a

Priority management and composure

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

• Spherion
• $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Temp to Perm
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job details

Will handle all clerical duties, answer phones, take orders, data entry, invoicing, light bookkeeping, inventory adjustments.

Must be very self-motivated - Will work alone frequently. Temp-to hire. Office casual dress code.

Must have good phone etiquette and nice demeanor when dealing with customers on the phone.

Excellent data entry and typing skills are required.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides clerical, organizational, and operational support to keep an office, team, or executive running smoothly.

Skills

• Clear, professional writing (e-mails, memos, reports) and verbal etiquette in person and on the phone.
• Handling sensitive company, financial, or personal data with high integrity.
• Working independently, troubleshooting issues, and anticipating a leader's needs before being asked.
• Adjusting to shifting daily priorities and remaining calm or empathetic during difficult interactions.

Education

No Degree Required

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• Time Management - Prioritizing urgent tasks, managing tight deadlines, and preventing scheduling conflicts
• Record-Keeping - Maintaining accurate digital/physical filing systems and database entry
• Attention to Detail - Proofreading documents, tracking financial data, and catching errors early

Benefits

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay and Benefits Overview

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).