Administrative Assistant

Brief Description

The position of administrative assistant consists of being responsible for providing administrative and clerical services to ensure effective and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.

Responsibilities:

Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans;
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice;
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements;
Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology;
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs;
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts;
Maintain or examine the records of government agencies;
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals;
Report to management regarding the finances of an establishment.
Manage daily operations
Oversee multiple personnel
Help with onboarding and training

Qualifications and requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
Ability to multitask
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying and to actively look for ways to help people;

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ activities and manage one’s own time and others’ time

Competencies

Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and understanding and helpful on the job.