Office Assistant (part-time)
Robert Half · Cerritos, CA · Today
On-siteAdministrativeTemporary
Responsibilities
- Welcome visitors, respond to phone and in-person questions, and provide courteous front-office support.
- Help guests locate property areas and offer clear guidance during their visit.
- Cook up appointments and assist with arranging burial-related scheduling in collaboration with funeral homes.
- Prepare routine documents such as customer agreements, daily work orders, and burial service paperwork.
- Acknowledge and process payments while supporting accurate billing and recordkeeping activities.
- Enter customer and decedent information into office databases and maintain organized physical and electronic files.
- Sort incoming mail, assist with proofreading documents, and complete general clerical assignments as needed.
- Keep the lobby and office presentable, restock forms and supplies, and support overall workplace readiness.
- Track headstone deliveries and placements, then communicate with customers regarding missing markers or status updates.
- Participate in staff meetings and provide administrative assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an office support, clerical, or administrative role.
- Ability to manage data entry, filing, scheduling, and document preparation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling inbound calls and assisting visitors in a courteous and compassionate manner.
- Familiarity with computer programs, CRM platforms, or office database systems.
- Experience supporting billing, payment collection, or related administrative financial tasks is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread routine documents.
- Capable of organizing multiple priorities in a part-time, fast-paced office setting.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
Skills
- Customer service skills.
- Data entry and management.
- Office administration.
- Communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Access to company 401(k) plan.
Pay
$20-$25 per hour.
Schedule
Part-time position, typically 10-20 hours per week.