administrative assistant Lynchburg, VA

Brown, Edwards & Company

Full Time Lynchburg, VA 47325 - 35776 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

About Us:

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of more than 350 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

What Your Day Looks Like:

Manage multi-line telephone by answering phones, giving information to callers, taking messages, and transferring calls to appropriate individuals
Welcome and interact with clients and visitors who enter the office
Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, binding equipment or phone systems. Arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
Coordinate meetings and conference call arrangements, including coordination of rooms, technical resources, and catering
Maintain the professional appearance of conference rooms and common areas
Distribute mail, file, and stock kitchen and supply closet as needed.
Receive and send correspondence by mail, email, client portals, and fax
Prepare daily cash receipt deposits
Assist with expense report submissions
Enter new client setup information into time and billing system.
Process e-files and send tax returns to clients
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents using work processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
Prepare checker's checklist during proofing of financial statements

What You Need for This Role:

High school diploma required; degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
2+ years of administrative experience in a professional services environment preferred
Superior verbal and written communication skills, including advanced knowledge of current grammar and punctuation standards
Work and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels
Possess advanced-level knowledge of popular word processing and administrative programs
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with attention to detail
Successfully multi-task while working independently or in coordination with other administrative or management professionals
Understand and maintains confidentiality of all information

What You Can Expect from Us:

Full benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA, and 401K retirement savings
Competitive salary and annual evaluations with compensation adjustment opportunity
Firm-wide Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication
Profit Share program
Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO
“Dress for Your Day” policy

Core Values: Quality | Integrity | Professionalism | Enthusiasm | Innovation

EEO:
Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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