Accounting Administrative Assistant (IN-OFFICE)

An accounting/tax firm in Columbia, MD is currently seeking an experienced Accounting Administrative Assistant for (in-office) work. This firm was featured in Bloomberg Tax & Accounting on several occasions and is a member of many prestigious organizations. The Accounting Administrative Assistant will enjoy their own private office while working in a warm friendly positive work environment with flexible work hours.

This position continually requires demonstrated poise and a high-level of professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally). The ideal candidate will be positive, hard-working, multitasking, enthusiastic, energetic, have experience working in a corporate office environment and possess the following:

· Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

· Familiarity with tax preparation and tax research

· Hands-on experience with MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and QuickBooks software

· Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research, math, and writing skills

· Must have the ability and commitment to deliver superior customer service

· Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team

· Experience using QuickBooks and DRAKE tax software is a bonus!

We prefer candidates who has or seeking an accounting degree, but we are willing to consider those without a degree who have extensive administrative experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft, proof-read, edit, and revise documents such as excel spreadsheets, engagement letters, emails, marketing materials, power point presentations, and business proposals
• Data entry of sensitive and confidential client’s information such as tax documents, IRS wage and income statements, businesses profit & loss statements, retirement distributions, etc.
• Answer phones, greet customers, respond to potential new business inquiries as the first point of contact.
• Scaning and downloading documents and maintain daily record keeping with the electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
• Manage, monitor & coordinate senior executive and office calendars.
• Conduct tax research on cases and gather pertinent tax information.
• Taking the initiative, following up and following through to ensure that project deadlines are met, and project deliverables are of high quality and completed on time.
• Bookkeeping duties such as bank and credit card reconciliations and creating excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with and organize company social events
• Communicating with tax clients regularly to streamline the tax preparation process
• Assist with new business acquisitions by creating power point presentations and arranging meetings
• Outreach marketing and speaking with other business owners
• Create office signs and flyers, update social media accounts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to do a criminal background check?
• Are you willing to work in our office located in Columbia, MD?
• Have you ever worked in a corporate office?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tax Preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
• tax research: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
• drake tax software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data entry: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $52,000