Part Time Receptionist

AppleOne Employment Services; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a professional Part Time Receptionist for an on-site financial services office in Kennewick, WA. This role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, keeping the front desk organized, and making a welcoming first impression for clients and visitors.

The position covers front desk duties, phone coverage, scheduling support, mail handling, and basic admin tasks with a Monday–Friday schedule from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Provide front desk reception support for a professional financial services office.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, manage mail, and support daily office operations.
• Assist with scheduling, data entry, filing, and document preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality while supporting client-facing administrative tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months or more of receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a professional office environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner and maintain a welcoming reception area.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls promptly and accurately.
• Manage front desk procedures, visitor sign-ins, appointment scheduling, and calendar requests as needed.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, deliveries, and office documents.
• Assist with basic administrative support, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and office organization.
• Handle sensitive client and business information with confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Front desk receptionist

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Punctuality

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional and dependable Part Time Receptionist for an on-site financial services office in Kennewick, WA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys providing excellent customer service, staying organized, and creating a welcoming first impression for clients and visitors.

As the first point of contact for the office, the Part Time Receptionist will support front desk operations, phone coverage, scheduling assistance, mail handling, and general administrative tasks. This opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule, a professional office environment, and the potential for the assignment to extend or convert to a full-time role. Candidates who are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential information will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner and maintain a welcoming reception area.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls promptly and accurately.
• Manage front desk procedures, visitor sign-ins, appointment scheduling, and calendar requests as needed.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, deliveries, and office documents.
• Assist with basic administrative support, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and office organization.
• Handle sensitive client and business information with confidentiality and discretion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $20.28 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Job type: Contract/Temporary.
• Duration: 3 months, with expected extension and possible conversion to full-time employment.
• Work location: On site at 8203 W Quinault Ave # A, Kennewick, WA 99336.
• Work environment: Professional office setting with seated desk work and occasional standing or walking.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Provide front desk reception support for a professional financial services office.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, manage mail, and support daily office operations.
• Assist with scheduling, data entry, filing, and document preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality while supporting client-facing administrative tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months or more of receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a professional office environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and discreetly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, banking, or another professional office environment.
• Previous experience supporting front desk operations, switchboard, reception, or administrative office functions.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, remain calm under pressure, and support a positive client experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.