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CPA Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$46,668 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Description
+ Provide administrative support to CPAs and accounting staff, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and correspondence. Based on general knowledge.
+ Prepare, organize, and maintain client files, financial documents, tax records, and engagement paperwork. Based on general knowledge.
+ Assist with document collection, data entry, filing, scanning, and electronic records management. Based on general knowledge.
+ Support the preparation of reports, invoices, engagement letters, and other accounting-related documentation. Based on general knowledge.
+ Coordinate client communications regarding document requests, deadlines, appointments, and follow-up items. Based on general knowledge. Requirements
+ Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field preferred. Based on general knowledge. + 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in an accounting, finance, or professional services environment. Based on general knowledge.
+ Familiarity with accounting terminology and office procedures. Based on general knowledge.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Based on general knowledge.
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