Receptionist

Our client, a midtown-based Hedge Fund, is seeking a Temp to Perm Receptionist to directly support the front desk and assist with any clerical duties. This is a great opportunity for a hardworking junior candidate with great organizational skills to be part of a growing office! This role can offer upward mobility for the right person!JOB DETIALSCOMPANY: Midtown-Based Hedge FundPOSITION: Temp to Perm ReceptionistHOURS: 9:00am-6:00pm – 5 days in the officeHOURLY: $25-$27/HR ($60K-$65K when perm), plus full benefits, and bonus eligible)DEGREE: Highly PreferredResponsibilities:Answer and re-direct incoming phone calls and take detailed messages. At times, answering many lines simultaneously.Meet, greet and assist visitors with courtesy and professionalism.Fax, send FedEx packages, receive incoming/outgoing mail and packages, scan documents, and files.Maintain and update Outlook data files, e.g., Contact Lists and Calendars.Schedule meetings and conference calls as requested.Order office supplies and consumables from office vendors, maintaining delivery schedule.Arrange Taxi/Limo reservations.Monitor daily lunch orders and guide lunch delivery personnel.Filing/Recordkeeping: enter proxy's and prospectus' into database and file accordingly (Compliance); maintain digital and paper filing of statements for (Operations); offsite storage.Maintain reception area appearance to ensure it's presentableAssist in ad hoc projects at the request of the Office Manager.Requirements:Undergraduate degree preferredPrior administrative experience preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)Excellent interpersonal and telephone skillsAbility to communicate effectively and professionally to clients and employees of the firm.Strong attention to detail and follow-up skillsSuccessful candidate will be a self-starter, independent worker who is comfortable working with minimum directionWillingness to work on certain holidays when receptionist coverage is required.