Receptionist/Office Assistant

Express Employment Professionals; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Brighton, MI is seeking a detail‑oriented Receptionist/Office Administrative Assistant for a Monday–Friday onsite role. You will support daily operations, handle front desk duties, and assist with data entry and recordkeeping in a busy office.

The ideal candidate has basic accounting knowledge, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. This is a long-term opportunity with evaluation-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist, administrative, or office experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office operations, recordkeeping, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Serve as the first point of contact by answering phones, directing calls, and greeting visitors at the front desk.
• Perform data entry, document preparation, filing, proofreading, and general office support.
• Assist with order processing, purchasing, and routing of information and materials.
• Maintain accurate records and reports while supporting day-to-day business processes.
• Participate in team and individual process improvement initiatives.
• Apply basic accounting principles to support routine office and financial-related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Learning new systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

ERP systems (Business Central)

Job description

Receptionist/Office Assistant August 25, 2026

Located in Brighton, MI

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Job Full Description

Receptionist/Office Administrative Assistant | Brighton, MI | Evaluation-to-Hire

We are seeking a detail-oriented Receptionist/Office Administrative Assistant to join a well-established company in Brighton, MI. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who is looking for a long-term opportunity and enjoys working in a busy office environment.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of accounting, strong computer skills, and the ability to learn new systems and processes.

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Monday – Friday | Onsite

Compensation Range : $20.00 – $24.00/hr.

What You'll Do

• Support daily office operations, recordkeeping, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Serve as the first point of contact by answering phones, directing calls, and greeting visitors at the front desk.
• Perform data entry, document preparation, filing, proofreading, and general office support.
• Assist with order processing, purchasing, and routing of information and materials.
• Maintain accurate records and reports while supporting day-to-day business processes.
• Participate in team and individual process improvement initiatives.
• Apply basic accounting principles to support routine office and financial-related tasks.

What You'll Need

• Previous receptionist, administrative, or office experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but extensive accounting experience is not required.
• Purchasing and/or order processing experience is a plus; training will be provided on company systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Experience with Business Central or another ERP system is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work effectively as part of a team.

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Howell (Brighton), MI
1620
2160 Grand River Annex
Suite 200
Brighton, MI 48114