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Aston Carter is a leading global workforce solutions firm, specializing in delivering world-class corporate talent across a broad spectrum of industries. With a strong focus on accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, Aston Carter helps extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies around the world. The company operates offices throughout the United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, acting as a trusted partner for many Fortune 500 companies. Known for its agility, expertise, and excellent client service, Aston Carter has earned the prestigious ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond award for both client and talent satisfaction. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, age, religion, or any protected status, ensuring a fair hiring process and a supportive work environment. The Receptionist role based in Syracuse, New York, is a full-time, on-site position classified as a contract-to-hire opportunity. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This role serves as the vital first point of contact for all guests, vendors, consultants, and telephone correspondences engaging with the company. Responsibilities include managing access control at multiple secured locations, greeting visitors courteously, managing visitor credentials, and providing customer service while maintaining a welcoming front desk presence. This position also involves clerical and administrative duties such as handling mail, managing inventory and supplies, supporting meeting room logistics, and executing general office tasks like scanning, data entry, filing, and bookkeeping. Ideal candidates will be experienced in front desk operations, customer service, and administrative support. They will demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and Word, and exhibit strong clerical skills along with a solid understanding of business communication and accounting processes. Minimum qualifications include at least 2 to 5 years of office experience, ideally with bookkeeping exposure, and a business or related associate degree as a plus but not mandatory. Salary for this role ranges from $18.50 to $20.00 per hour, accompanied by a competitive benefits package available upon eligibility; these benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, health spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance programs, and paid time off. This role is well suited for a motivated, detail-oriented individual capable of independently managing front desk operations while fostering a safe, professional, and compliant work atmosphere. Candidates joining Aston Carter can expect a supportive employer committed to reasonable accommodations, ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion. This role offers a chance to join a prestigious staffing firm that values both its clients and talent community with a mission to drive success through skilled and attentive administrative support.

• an associate degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is preferred but not required
• at least 2-5 years of experience in an office environment including bookkeeping duties and general computer functions
• proficiency in microsoft excel word and office programs
• strong clerical and administrative skills including bookkeeping
• experience with answering phones handling inbound and outbound calls and greeting visitors
• understanding of business english and math