What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper – Milford Office – Full Time position at Winther, Stave & Co., LLP?
Applicants should have an AA in Business with 4 plus years administrative assistant experience and/or 2 years bookkeeping experience preferred. Compensation commensurate with experience.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Write and distribute emails, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Assist with ordering of office forms, supplies, making service calls for equipment
- Maintain a filing system
- Greet and provide general support to visitors and clients
- Act as the point of contact for clients and staff
- Pick up from and drop off mail to post office
- Assemble tax returns
- Document financial transaction details
- Process client payroll
- File quarterly and annual tax payments and returns
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements for this position include:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Above average knowledge of office systems and procedures
- Working knowledge of office equipment, including printers, fax machines, and postage machines
- Above average proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, in particular)
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Extreme attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Notary or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Able to work extended hours during the months of January through April
- At least 2 years of bookkeeping experience
- Above average knowledge of QuickBooks
Winther Stave & Co., LLP offers a competitive benefit package including flexible work schedule, health, life and long-term disability insurance, cafeteria plan, 401(K), paid vacation, paid holidays, and an excellent work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
