Front Desk Associate

We are a small but growing accounting firm seeking a reliable and detail-oriented team member to support both administrative operations and entry-level bookkeeping work over time. This role is primarily administrative, especially in the first few months. As you become comfortable with our systems and processes, you will gradually take on basic bookkeeping responsibilities. This is a good fit for someone who: enjoys structures, task-based work takes pride in accuracy and follow-through is open to learning and personal grow3th over time This is not a pure bookkeeping role and not a stepping-stone to immediate senior accounting work. Administrative Responsibilities Serving visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately Answering, screening and forwarding incoming phone calls Managing client requests and follow-ups Providing basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email Performing other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing Assisting with tax season workflows Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related duties, as needed Bookkeeping Responsibilities (Introduced Over Time) Assisting with transaction entry and categorization Downloading and organizing financial statements Supporting bank and credit card reconciliations Performing basic data entry into accounting systems All bookkeeping work will be trained and introduced gradually. What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail (accuracy matters more than speed) Ability to follow structured processes consistently Reliable and consistent attendance Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems Professional attitude Interest in learning High school degree or equivalent required University/college degree is not required What This Role Is Not To ensure the right fit, we want to be clear: This is not a senior accounting or review role This is not primarily bookkeeping (especially in the first several months) This is not a role where administrative work is temporary or minimal Candidates seeking primarily accounting-only work or advanced responsibilities early on will likely not find this position to be a good fit. Preferred (But Not Required) Prior experience in an administrative or customer service setting Exposure to bookkeeping or accounting software (QuickBooks, etc.) Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): This role is approximately 80% administrative work and 20% bookkeeping over time. Are you comfortable with a role where administrative responsibilities are the primary focus long-term? This role includes gradually learning basic bookkeeping tasks such as categorizing transactions and assisting with reconciliations. Describe your level of experience with bookkeeping and your comfort level learning it from the ground up if needed. This role requires a high level of accuracy and making sure tasks are fully completed (not just started). Can you describe a time when you caught a mistake or ensured something was completed thoroughly? This role involves repetitive administrative tasks (document handling, follow-ups, organizing information). How do you stay focused and consistent when doing repetitive work?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person