Administrative Assistant

Aston Carter • Allendale, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: ENTRY LEVEL - Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative services to the company as well as supporting Management Team Members. Primary responsibilities are assigned by Management while being capable of performing all office functions.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of customer, vendor, and staff information.

Answer phones, take messages, and direct incoming calls to the appropriate party promptly and efficiently.

Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of management and the Company.

Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes, mail, and emails.

Compile, copy, scan, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, production activities, purchase orders, and other activities.

Process customer orders and release requests from receipts to entry into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Manage the shipping schedule, generate shipping documents to facilitate its review, and arrange shipments using the correct methods.

Complete and mail bills, invoices, checks, or any other documentation as needed.

Greet visitors and determine the purpose of the visit, providing access as appropriate.

Operate office machines, such as photocopiers, scanners, faxes, voice mail systems, and computers.

Maintain and update filing, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.

Monitor office supplies inventory and order supplies as needed.

Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries as required.

Communicate with customers and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information, and communicate other feedback.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Skills

Administrative support

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in administration and front desk operations

Customer service skills

Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment

Ability to problem-solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of MS Office Suite

At least 3 years of experience providing support at the executive level is preferred

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Work Environment

This position requires working fully onsite, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The work environment may occasionally involve working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, fumes, or airborne particles. The company has recently moved to a brand new facility in Allendale, NJ, and is currently growing, creating opportunities for career development.

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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