Job description

Administrative Assistant

We are a local CPA firm in Walnut Creek seeking a dependable Administrative Assistant who enjoys working with clients, considers hard work a challenge, and possesses strong organizational and computer skills. We offer competitive hourly rates, benefits, and a place to grow!

Our office is very team oriented and provides a positive working environment. This Administrative position requires in person client contact, heavy phone usage, intense calendaring, general office duties, preparing and processing paperwork for over a thousand tax returns, and much more. We are a paperless office utilizing digital filing and storage. The candidate must be extremely detail oriented and must possess strong multi-tasking skills in hectic conditions.

This position is Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM, with a half hour lunch. During our busiest time of the year, Feb. 1stthrough April 15th, the administrative assistant is required to be in the office Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM, with an hour lunch and Saturdays, 9AM-5PM, a half hour lunch is provided. During this season, our office is extremely busy and we work up to 12 hours a day. This position requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, while also being able to maintain a strong work ethic through these challenging times.

• Strong communication skills through phones, emails, and in person
• Ability to maintain professional demeaner, even under pressure
• High level of confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and software
• Ability to be constantly learning new skills, malleable and adaptable
• Consistent attendance and dependability are crucial
• Ability to work as a team while also able to work without supervision
• Prioritizing, multi-tasking and strong organization is essential to this position.
• Heavy scheduling and management of multi staff calendars.
• Experienced with target scanning and paperless environments a plus.
• Must have a track record of good attendance and dependability.
• Mandatory Saturdays during tax season and overtime as required.
• Accounting/tax office background is a plus.

If you possess the required skills, a strong aptitude for learning, and you want to be part of a supportive and hard-working team, please email or fax us your cover letter, along with your resume.

**** To be considered for this position, please include your salary requirements in your cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Walnut Creek, CA 94596: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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