Receptionist/Clerical

Riverhead Building Supply Corp; Village of East Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical/Dental/Rx

Long-term disability (LTD)

Life insurance

Ancillary benefits

Flexible spending

Employee discounts

On-site & virtual training

Job summary

Riverhead Building Supply Corp is seeking a Receptionist/Clerical to support a busy sales team. You will handle calls, messages, order status, and basic clerk tasks while maintaining accurate records and efficient operations.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, customer-focused, and comfortable with bookkeeping tasks. Weekend availability and ERP/Microsoft Office proficiency are a plus. This role supports a large building-supply operation on Long Island and surrounding states.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Industry experience is a plus.
• Weekend availability required.
• Experience with an ERP System a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and take accurate messages.
• Assist sales staff with filing and administrative tasks.
• Check and communicate the status of customer orders.
• Make change and support counter sales transactions.
• Support sales transactions and credit approval processes.
• Provide administrative and operational support to management.
• Receive and process all special-order hardware.
• Bill out and receive inventory transfers.
• Set up and process Return to Vendor (RTV) transactions.
• Receive and verify purchase orders (POs).
• Perform hands‑on bookkeeping and recordkeeping duties.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely processing of transactions.
• Maintain organized records and support daily branch operations.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent verbal and written comms

Reliable/dependable/eager to learn

Weekend availability

Industry experience is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP System

Job description

Responsibilities

Receptionist/Clerical

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming phone calls and take accurate messages
• Assist sales staff with filing and administrative tasks
• Check and communicate the status of customer orders
• Make change and support counter sales transactions
• Support sales transactions and credit approval processes
• Provide administrative and operational support to management
• Receive and process all special-order hardware
• Bill out and receive inventory transfers
• Set up and process Return to Vendor (RTV) transactions
• Receive and verify purchase orders (POs)
• Perform hands‑on bookkeeping and recordkeeping duties
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely processing of transactions
• Maintain organized records and support daily branch operations

Qualifications

Receptionist/Clerical

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn
• Bookkeeping experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong customer service skills
• Industry experience is a plus
• Weekend availability required
• Experience with an ERP System a plus

Overview

Receptionist/Clerical

We are a Large Corporate Industry Leader in Building Supplies Employing over 800 Friendly People on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

For compliance purposes for NYS transparency, the expected salary range is $20.00 - $24.00. Compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Receptionist/Clerical - Great opportunity for candidates with excellent customer service and organizational skills.

At RBS, you will have:

• Amazing people to work with that help you succeed.
• Work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect.
• Company-hosted family events.
• Rewarding careers with supportive management.
• Participation in philanthropic activities in the community.
• Professional Development | On-site & virtual training
• Stability from our long history of success and growth.
• Superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillarybenefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more
• The opportunity to grow your career and move up the ladder!

Core Values

We are committed to a culture that reflects our values. All team members are expected to model these in every interaction:

• Championing Customer Needs – Prioritize customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Acting with Honesty and Integrity – Do the right thing, always.
• Following Policies and Procedures – Ensure compliance and consistency.
• Working Safely – Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Teamwork – Collaborate, support, and treat others with respect

Riverhead Building Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer that respects the worth and dignity of all employees.

EOE, including but not limited to disability and veteran status.

For more information, call: 631.591.8100

Receptionist/Clerical