Description We are looking for a dedicated and organized Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, ensuring a welcoming and detail-oriented environment. Your excellent communication and administrative skills will play a key part in supporting daily operations. Responsibilities: • Greet visitors and clients with a friendly and detail-oriented demeanor, ensuring they feel welcomed. • Answer and manage a multi-line phone system, directing calls to the appropriate departments or individuals. • Schedule appointments and maintain an organized calendar for meetings and events. • Perform data entry tasks with accuracy, updating records and databases as needed. • Handle email correspondence promptly and effectively, addressing inquiries and forwarding messages as required. • Organize and maintain files, ensuring easy retrieval and proper documentation. • Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to prepare documents, manage schedules, and communicate efficiently. • Provide outstanding customer service, addressing questions and resolving concerns efficiently. • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and support administrative tasks. Requirements • Proven experience in a receptionist or administrative role. • Proficiency in operating a multi-line phone system. • Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact in a detail-oriented manner with clients and colleagues. • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for document preparation and communication. • Excellent organizational skills for managing files and scheduling appointments. • Ability to perform accurate and efficient data entry. • Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members and visitors. • Capability to handle email correspondence with attention to detail. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .