Administrative Assistant – Accounting
Full-Time
Cresskill, New Jersey
12/16/2024
Compensation: 50000.-65000. /
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a New Jersey based Accounting firm, has an immediate need for an experienced Administrative Assistant, to join their winning team in Cresskill.
Our candidate of choice will bring prior Administrative experience working at an Accounting practice, who is seeking to take their career to the next level while gaining real-world, hands-on experience in the field of accounting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client support: Phone calls, emails, and assist with inquiries
- Working knowledge and optimization of Microsoft Office 365
- Manage contacts, draft emails, and other Microsoft Outlook functions
- Receptionist and clerical duties such as filing, scanning, letter writing and editing
- Tax return assembly and preparation of Form 1099 for clients
- Creating and maintaining company files
- Human resources support and special projects when required
- Client onboarding and account opening preparation for financial planning book of business
- Basic bookkeeping – strong knowledge of excel to create spreadsheets
- Client invoicing and credit card processing
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting software
- Experience in public accounting and/or financial services industry
- Understanding of investment account application process, documentation, and preparation
- Thomson Reuters Practice CS Accounting software and Greatland Yearli Premier program knowledge (preferred but willing to train)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and interact with staff at all levels
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!
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