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Administrative Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a CPA firm in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming office environment, keeping schedules on track, and handling a wide range of administrative tasks with accuracy and discretion. The role requires strong communication skills, solid organizational ability, and confidence working with documents, records, and front-desk responsibilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome clients, guests, and team members with a courteous and detail-oriented approach while guiding them to the appropriate contact or area.<br>• Monitor inventory for office materials and coordinate timely purchasing to keep the workplace fully stocked and running smoothly.<br>• Manage calendars, arrange appointments, and coordinate meeting space reservations to support efficient daily scheduling.<br>• Create, format, and revise business documents, reports, and presentations with attention to detail and consistency.<br>• Perform core administrative support duties such as data entry, document filing, and maintaining organized office records.<br>• Safeguard confidential information by handling sensitive materials with sound judgment and discretion.<br>• Partner with staff across departments to assist with shared projects and additional office support needs as assigned.<br>• Maintain a clean, orderly, and inviting reception area that reflects a detail-oriented office setting.
<p>• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative assistant, receptionist, or similar office support position.</p><p>• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional postsecondary education is preferred.</p><p>• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide attentive service to clients, visitors, and internal staff.</p><p>• Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for an office environment.</p><p>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, along with general office equipment.</p><p>• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and work independently with minimal supervision.</p><p>• Experience with administrative support tasks such as answering inbound calls, data entry, and record maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact Robert Half at 209.554.0521 for immediate consideration.</p>
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  • Modesto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a CPA firm in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming office environment, keeping schedules on track, and handling a wide range of administrative tasks with accuracy and discretion. The role requires strong communication skills, solid organizational ability, and confidence working with documents, records, and front-desk responsibilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome clients, guests, and team members with a courteous and detail-oriented approach while guiding them to the appropriate contact or area.<br>• Monitor inventory for office materials and coordinate timely purchasing to keep the workplace fully stocked and running smoothly.<br>• Manage calendars, arrange appointments, and coordinate meeting space reservations to support efficient daily scheduling.<br>• Create, format, and revise business documents, reports, and presentations with attention to detail and consistency.<br>• Perform core administrative support duties such as data entry, document filing, and maintaining organized office records.<br>• Safeguard confidential information by handling sensitive materials with sound judgment and discretion.<br>• Partner with staff across departments to assist with shared projects and additional office support needs as assigned.<br>• Maintain a clean, orderly, and inviting reception area that reflects a detail-oriented office setting.
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

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