Office Assistant (Towson, MD)

Swift Staffing; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Longevity bonus

Holiday pay

Roth 401K

Job summary

Swift Staffing seeks an Office Assistant for a government client in Towson. You will answer calls, enter data, and support daily clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment on a six-month contract with possible extension or contract-to-hire.

Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30–60 minute unpaid lunch. The role requires at least six months of clerical experience, 40 wpm typing, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, plus the ability to pass a background check and

Qualifications

• Must have at least six months of clerical work experience.
• Must be able to type at least 40 wpm and have Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with 30-60 minute non paid lunch.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Answers departmental phone calls and directs callers to the appropriate personnel.
• Prioritizes data processing tasks to assure timely completion in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Enters data into the computer system.
• Verified recorded information to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Identifies and corrects errors.
• Open and date stamp mail.
• Maintains and secures files daily.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Office Assistant needed for our government client in Towson. The Office Assistant will answer calls and enter data. Six month contract position with possible extension or contract to hire consideration. The non-negotiable pay rate is $15.50 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Answers departmental phone calls and directs callers to the appropriate personnel.
• Prioritizes data processing tasks to assure timely completion in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Enters data into the computer system.
• Verified recorded information to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Identifies and corrects errors.
• Open and date stamp mail.
• Maintains and secures files daily.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least six months of clerical work experience.
• Must be able to type at least 40 wpm and have Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with 30-60 minute non paid lunch.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

We offer weekly pay, health insurance, referral bonuses, a one time longevity bonus, holiday pay and a Roth 401K plan. Certain restrictions