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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors at the front counter, assess their needs, and connect them with the appropriate department or staff member.<br>• Provide daily administrative support by managing documents, editing written materials, and ensuring correspondence is accurate, well-prepared, and completed promptly.<br>• Monitor calendars, email activity, and general office communications using standard business software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.<br>• Assist the broader team with shared workload needs, stepping in where needed to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.<br>• Handle intake tasks and maintain an organized front-office presence so staff can remain focused on their primary responsibilities.<br>• Support basic payment-processing and bookkeeping activities as needed, including receiving transactions and helping prepare batches for entry.<br>• Use internal office systems, including BS&A, to complete routine administrative and finance-related tasks as training is provided.<br>• Maintain a calm, attentive approach when addressing questions or directing members of the public, helping move issues to the right team efficiently.
<ul><li>Answering phones and greeting visitors</li><li>Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars</li><li>Collecting and distributing mail</li><li>Preparing communications such as memos, emails, invoices or reports</li><li>Writing and editing letters, reports and instructional documents</li><li>Creating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems</li><li>Managing accounts and performing basic bookkeeping</li><li>Performing data entry and analysis</li><li>Assisting with event planning and coordination</li><li>Ordering and maintaining office supplies</li><li>Processing expense reports</li><li>Managing travel arrangements</li></ul>