Office Assistant in Fairfax, VA

Job Overview

An engineering consulting firm is looking for an Office Assistant to support the current Office Manager. The ideal candidate will start out as a temp, learn the ins-and-outs of how to run the office, and then graduate to a permanent position as Office Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Office and administrative experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to type 50+ wpm with minimal errors
• Must be organized and able to multi-task
• Phone and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Office Manager and staff
• Answer incoming phone calls and transfer to appropriate party
• Perform basic admin work- filling, faxing, copying, data entry, etc.
• Transcribe and edit/proofread documents
• Assist with basic accounting functions
• Be willing to help with any and all projects thrown your way!

Company Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to support a small engineering consulting firm located in Fairfax, VA. The company designs internal systems (heating, air conditioning, power and lighting, etc.) for clients in both the private and public sectors. Their economical, cost effective and time-proven solutions can be seen in educational institutions, government facilities, retail stores, and many more.