Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - SGS

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 99,600 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

As a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant you will provide the following support:

• Greets visitors and issues visitor badges as needed.
• Directs visitors, and callers to appropriate parties and answers basic questions.
• Answers and correctly routes and / or transfer the calls; takes accurate messages.
• Maintains security awareness.
• Liaises with building management and other vendors as needed to ensure proper services and repairs are performed 
• Performs computer data entry.
• Manages inventory of office supplies
• Sorts and delivers mail received and sent by and to the office.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Handle all general maintenance of office including stocking of coffee rooms and machines and copiers
• Performs other duties applicable to the job as assigned.

General administrative duties 

• Follow-up on payment status/ collections
• Office supply ordering
• Adhere to internal standards, policies & procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
Required:

• High school diploma or GED 
• Strong customer service background

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or other Business 
• Familiar with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Scheduling/meeting experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience with Oracle BOSS a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back.  Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.