Administrative Assistant (CPA Firm) $45,000 per year

Pittsburgh area CPA firm is in need of an experienced Administrative Assistant.

Duties to include:

• Answering the telephone in a professional manner, taking messages, and/or directing callers to the appropriate associate or department
• Contributing to the accounting and other teams as needed by performing administrative tasks, filing, and other clerical work
• Preparing documents, letters, presentations, and other communication materials for internal distribution, types and spell-checks documents, creates graphs and other displays
• Prepares, checks and processes expense reports/client documents
• Managing all incoming and outgoing mail including UPS, FedEx, and DHL domestic and international shipping needs for the office
• Performing administrative functions such as ordering department supplies, arranging for equipment repairs, servicing equipment, including seeking proper authorization for items requiring prior approval
• Takes and prepares notes of meetings, conferences, and similar proceedings

Requirements:

• Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Any knowledge of other accounting, tax, or other software would be a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be dependable, able to work independently, and stay on task
• Outgoing personality, strong teamwork skills, and a professional attitude
• A willingness to learn and grow within the role
• Previous like experience within an accounting firm environment is strongly preferred