Receptionist - North Syracuse Office
Position Description:
We are seeking a full-time Receptionist to primarily receive callers and visitors at our office, determine nature of business, and direct callers and visitors to correct destination.
The candidate will also be responsible for:
• Operating multi-line office phone system by answering, placing and transferring calls
• Greeting customers, vendors and other visitors in a courteous, friendly and timely manner
• Providing general administrative and clerical support such as filing, copying, and typing/entering information into computer
• Processing client payments
• Sorting and routing mail, correspondence, packages and messages for timely delivery to appropriate personnel
• Directing issues or problems to appropriate personnel for resolutions
• Maintaining a welcoming, organized and professional reception area
• Performs other duties as assigned
Successful Candidate Qualifications:
• Prior customer service experience, of at least one (1) year, in clerical administration which includes professional phone etiquette
• High School Diploma
• Strong passion for customer service
• Responsible with good initiative to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Accountable, organized and with a keen attention to detail
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to maintain professional and courteous communication at all times
• Ability to read, write and perform simple math
• Microsoft Office systems knowledge including Outlook, Word and Excel
Available Employee Benefits:
- Employer-funded retirement stock plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401K
- Paid Time Off, plus paid holidays
- Term Life Insurance, employer-funded
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company Description:
Headquartered in Fulton, Eastern Shore Associates (ESA) is a Trusted Choice® agency and a 100% employee owned ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company. ESA works with more than 30 insurance companies and offers a full range of business and personal insurance, including property, liability, automobile, recreational vehicle, farm, worker’s compensation, bonds and life insurance. Eastern Shore also meets the insurance needs of many New York municipalities, schools and emergency services.
Eastern Shore Associates, esainsurance.com, is an independent agency with offices in Camden, Fulton, North Syracuse, Pulaski, Walworth and Waterloo.