Temporary Front Desk Administrative Assistant (4 month contract)

Wittenbach; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittenbach, a Maryland-based provider of cash automation and security solutions, seeks an organized administrative professional to support office operations, scheduling, travel, mail, and guest services. The role emphasizes confidentiality, multitasking, and strong communication.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 2 years in a similar role, with proficient MS Office skills and basic bookkeeping understanding. Drug and background checks are required before hiring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of office administration and basic bookkeeping practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages calendars and schedules as needed.
• Book company wide travel requests.
• Order office lunch requests as needed.
• Distribute/prioritize office mail and packages.
• Greet guests and provide superb customer service.
• Keep the front desk neat, presentable, and stocked with supplies.
• Order business cards and manage company apparel orders.
• Redirect phone calls and take messages.
• Distribute letters and packages to the appropriate departments.
• Track and order office equipment and supplies.
• Maintain records and files.
• Exercise cost control and reduction measures where applicable.
• Organize programs, events, meetings or conferences, coordinating speakers and budgets.
• Copy, fax and distribute material.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Maintain confidentiality of corporate, personnel and research matters.
• Other duties as needed.
• A qualified candidate will be required to take a drug and background check prior to being hired.

Skills

Detail–oriented

Office administration

Bookkeeping basics

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Since 1974, Wittenbach has been a leading provider of innovative cash automation and security solutions for financial institutions. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and delivering results has driven our growth. With over 200 highly trained service professionals throughout our service area, we ensure rapid response to our customer’s service needs. The corporate office is in Sparks, Maryland along with regional operations in Hunt Valley, MD, Coatesville, PA and Charlotte, NC. Our Sales and Service footprint spans the Mid-West and East Coast.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of office administration and basic bookkeeping practices.

Skills

• Detail–oriented, responsible, extremely well organized and reliable
• Advanced PC skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint)
• Excellent written/ oral communication skills
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of business office operations.
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job responsibilities are intended to reflect the major responsibilities of the job, but do not describe the minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Incumbent will be required to satisfactorily perform all essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation considerations for those individuals covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.)

RESPONSIBILITES

• Manages calendars and schedules as needed.
• Book company wide travel requests.
• Order office lunch requests as needed.
• Distribute/prioritize office mail and packages.
• Greet guests and provide them with superb customer service.
• Ensure the front desk is neat, presentable, and equipped with all the necessary supplies such as pens, forms, and paper.
• Order business cards.
• Manage all company apparel ordering.
• Redirect phone calls to the appropriate department and take down messages.
• Accept all letters and packages, and distribute them to their appropriate departments.
• Track and order office equipment and supplies.
• Maintain records and files.
• Exercise cost control and reduction measures where applicable.
• Organizes programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers,
  issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budgets
• Copying, faxing and distributing material
• Reconciles monthly credit card statements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and research matters.
• Other duties as needed

A qualified candidate will be required to take a drug and background check prior to being hired.