What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Professional position at Maher Duessel?
Description
We are seeking an Administrative Professional in our Pittsburgh office. As a member of our administrative team, this position plays an important role in ensuring the overall quality of audit deliverables to the firm’s clients. A core focus of this position involves the proofreading and processing of audit reports, as well as related necessary filings.
Responsibilities:
- Performs initial and final proofreading of audit reports, ensuring proper formatting, mathematical accuracy, etc.
- Report processing duties, including emailing final reports to clients, and producing hard copy reports as requested
- Updates internal tracking for final reports and filings
- Assists with footing and proforma of reports
- Files necessary reports with the Prothonotary’s office
- Administrative support for partners and audit staff
- Clerical filing, office mail, and other administrative duties and miscellaneous projects as needed
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Minimum Associates degree in business or related field strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 years of administrative experience
- Prior proofreading experience strongly preferred
- Prior experience working in professional services/financial services industry is a plus
- Strong computer and software skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Experience with Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Forms and Caseware is a plus.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and proficiency in operating office equipment (copier, scanner, fax machine, binding machine, etc.)
- Excellent punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently and ensures deadlines are met
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; respond positively to new ideas and developmental feedback
- Understanding of the importance of client privacy and confidentiality
- Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
- The position can be a hybrid role with partial week work-from-home flexibility
About our Firm:
Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for the past several years, including in 2023, by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania and named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Maher Duessel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.