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Junior Associate / Executive Assistant
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Messer & Company
Beaufort, SC (In Person)
$40,888 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Messer & Company, LLC is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our growing team as a Junior Associate / Executive Assistant. This position works directly with the firm's CEO and Operations Manager and offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the daily operations, workflow management, client communication, bookkeeping, and tax preparation processes within a fast-paced public accounting firm. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field who is seeking meaningful hands-on experience and significant long-term growth opportunities within public accounting and firm operations. The selected candidate will serve in a key support role for firm leadership by helping organize, prioritize, and manage the CEO's daily workflow and communications. This includes coordinating information received through the firm's front office, phone calls, emails, meetings, and client communications, while also assisting with accounting and tax-related projects. This position provides practical experience and firsthand exposure to nearly every facet of public accounting and firm management. For candidates interested in becoming a CPA or pursuing leadership opportunities within the profession, this role offers valuable real-world experience beyond traditional entry-level accounting positions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the CEO and Operations Manager to assist with day-to-day workflow management and operational tasks
- Organize, prioritize, and coordinate the CEO's daily workflow, meetings, calls, and follow-up items
- Assist in managing incoming communications from clients, staff, phone calls, emails, and internal office channels
- Prepare callback sheets, meeting preparation materials, and correspondence-related documentation for the CEO
- Organize and maintain files, workpapers, and documentation needed for meetings and client engagements
- Assist with drafting correspondence to the IRS, state tax departments, and clients
- Support workflow tracking, project coordination, and internal administrative processes
- Perform light bookkeeping and accounting-related tasks
- Assist with tax return preparation and related workpaper organization
- Attend meetings and assist with follow-up action items and project coordination
- Assist firm leadership with operational initiatives and special projects
- Help maintain organization and efficiency within a fast-paced office environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer software
- Willingness to learn accounting, tax, and operational processes
- Prior bookkeeping, administrative, or accounting experience is helpful but not required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Pay:
$18.00- $20.