We are looking for a dependable and motivated Office Assistant to support a collaborative municipal office in Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who responds quickly, stays composed in a public-facing environment, and takes ownership of tasks with strong attention to detail. The role centers on front-desk administration while also offering exposure to basic finance-related duties, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys helping both internal teams and community visitors. Responsibilities: • Welcome visitors at the front counter, assess their needs, and connect them with the appropriate department or staff member. • Provide daily administrative support by managing documents, editing written materials, and ensuring correspondence is accurate, well-prepared, and completed promptly. • Monitor calendars, email activity, and general office communications using standard business software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. • Assist the broader team with shared workload needs, stepping in where needed to maintain smooth day-to-day operations. • Handle intake tasks and maintain an organized front-office presence so staff can remain focused on their primary responsibilities. • Support basic payment-processing and bookkeeping activities as needed, including receiving transactions and helping prepare batches for entry. • Use internal office systems, including BS&A, to complete routine administrative and finance-related tasks as training is provided. • Maintain a calm, attentive approach when addressing questions or directing members of the public, helping move issues to the right team efficiently.

• Previous experience in office administration, clerical support, or a similar customer-facing role. • Strong sense of urgency, reliability, and follow-through when handling assigned work. • Ability to adapt easily in a team-oriented environment where responsibilities may shift throughout the day. • Clear written communication skills with the ability to proofread, edit, and format documents accurately. • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. • Comfortable learning administrative and accounting-related software systems, including CRM or financial platforms. • Helpful to have light bookkeeping, billing, or payment-handling experience, though advanced accounting knowledge is not required. • Detail-oriented demeanor and the ability to remain composed while assisting the public and coordinating with multiple departments.

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Ada, MI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable and motivated Office Assistant to support a collaborative municipal office in Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who responds quickly, stays composed in a public-facing environment, and takes ownership of tasks with strong attention to detail. The role centers on front-desk administration while also offering exposure to basic finance-related duties, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys helping both internal teams and community visitors. Responsibilities: • Welcome visitors at the front counter, assess their needs, and connect them with the appropriate department or staff member. • Provide daily administrative support by managing documents, editing written materials, and ensuring correspondence is accurate, well-prepared, and completed promptly. • Monitor calendars, email activity, and general office communications using standard business software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. • Assist the broader team with shared workload needs, stepping in where needed to maintain smooth day-to-day operations. • Handle intake tasks and maintain an organized front-office presence so staff can remain focused on their primary responsibilities. • Support basic payment-processing and bookkeeping activities as needed, including receiving transactions and helping prepare batches for entry. • Use internal office systems, including BS&A, to complete routine administrative and finance-related tasks as training is provided. • Maintain a calm, attentive approach when addressing questions or directing members of the public, helping move issues to the right team efficiently.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

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