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Front Desk Receptionist

Work Designs
Eunice, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Job Summary

The Front Desk Receptionist will need to deliver a warm, professional, and efficient experience to all visitors and callers. In addition to greeting walk-in customers and managing incoming calls, this role will support parts of the Accounts Payable / purchasing side of the business. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable balancing front-office responsibilities with basic financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk / Customer Service

  • Greet visitors, clients, vendors, and prospective customers as they arrive, and direct them to the correct person or department.
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls; take and relay messages; manage multiple lines and phone extensions.
  • Provide general information about the company, internal departments, and services.
  • Maintain a welcoming, tidy, and professional reception area (supplies, literature, décor, etc.).

Accounts Payable / Purchasing Support

  • Assist with processing purchase orders and vendor invoices.

Administrative & Miscellaneous

  • Perform general clerical tasks: filing, scanning, copying, document preparation, data entry, and correspondence.

Qualifications & Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; some accounting / bookkeeping coursework or related training is a plus.
  • Prior experience in a receptionist, administrative, or bookkeeping role is preferred, particularly exposure to Accounts Payable or purchasing processes.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
  • High attention to detail; ability to spot inconsistencies in invoices, documents, etc.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning accounting or ERP software.
  • Ability to maintain composure and provide good customer service under pressure.
  • Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • A proactive, resourceful attitude; willingness to pitch in where needed.

Working Conditions & Expectations

  • Primarily office environment, with frequent interaction at the front desk.
  • Ability to stand or sit at a desk for extended periods.
  • Some lifting of light packages or office supplies may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10

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