Temporary Office Assistant
Location: Torrance, CA 90503 (On-site only)
Assignment Type: Temporary โ covering for an employee on Medical Leave (approx. 1 month)
Start Date: ASAP Schedule: Monday โ Friday, 9:00 AM โ 6:00 PM (1-hour lunch, no o/t)
Pay Rate: $21 โ $23/hour DOE
Position Overview
A well-established engineering services firm in Torrance is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Temporary Assistant Office Manager / Office Assistant to support daily office operations while a team member is out on medical leave for approximately one month. This role is critical to keeping the office running smoothly and accurately and is ideal for a mature, experienced administrative professional who thrives in a technical, fast-paced environment.
This is a clerical and administrative-focused position requiring strong typing, formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a central support function for office operations โ helping "run the company" on a day-to-day basis
- Type, format, and proofread technical bids and proposals with extreme attention to detail
- Example: ensuring figures (e.g., $20,000) and all bid details are entered accurately and consistently
- Prepare, organize, and maintain bid documentation and office records
- Schedule and coordinate job walks and internal calendars
- Monitor documents, track details, and follow up on administrative items
- Perform general office assistant and clerical duties as needed
- Use QuickBooks for basic data entry and office-related financial tasks
- Provide light administrative support related to accounting (experience preferred, not required)
Required Qualifications
- College graduate
- Strong computer skills; very comfortable working in technical documents
- Minimum 52 WPM typing speed (accuracy is critical)
- Proven experience as an Office Assistant or Administrative Professional
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Highly organized, reliable, and able to work independently
- Professional demeanor; mature candidate preferred (30+)
- Comfortable working fully on-site in an office setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using QuickBooks
- Background in accounting or administrative financial support (nice to have, not required)
- Previous experience supporting executives, project teams, or operations in a technical or engineering environment