Description

Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C., is a top 100 Firm in the U.S and a top 50 Firm as ranked by Vault. As one of the largest Accounting firms in Western New York, we have offices in downtown Buffalo, Batavia and Rochester, NY and have staff located across the country.

Freed Maxick hires the most qualified people available and gives them maximum opportunity to advance!

We have an immediate opportunity for a full-time Communications Specialist in our Buffalo Office.

Freed Maxick is seeking talent with a dynamic combination of strategic, analytic, and creative skills to complement our existing team. Professional services experience or support of a corporate brand platform preferred.

About The Job

You will work closely with our Marketing/Communications leadership as well as with cross-functional teams to execute projects supporting both internal and external communications efforts, including:

• Development of effective communications to support employee engagement, recruiting and other internal initiatives to support Human Resources
• Creation of presentations for small and large audiences, including client meetings and business development opportunities
• Content development and layout related to proactive sales materials, thought leadership materials, and proposal materials
• Expression of business information through accurate, effective charts and graphics
• Uses appropriate internal tools to deliver clear and creative communications, ensuring consistent messaging, branding, imagery, and identity and capturing Freed Maxick’s unique culture and values
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently deliver high quality results
• Contributing to a high-performing team by collaboratively supporting communications excellence across the organization
• Willingness to develop an understanding of how the business operates and of key strategic objectives

What Freed Maxick Offers

• An attractive and competitive compensation and benefit package
• A friendly work environment with the largest firm in WNY based on number of CPAs
• An incentive program for commissions on new business, and referral bonuses for introducing potential new employees
• Promotion and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing education to keep your technical skills sharp and your soft skills top-notch
• Unique sociable culture
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Compensated time to volunteer in the community

Apply today! We are looking forward to meeting with you!

Visit www.freedmaxick.com to learn more about us.

EOE

Requirements

• Communications professional with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree, in Communications, Visual Communication/Graphic Design, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field is required
• Solid organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage expectations across multiple, complex projects / priorities
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills, with an understanding of effective visual hierarchy / graphic design principles and persuasive messaging
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with all levels and departments
• Demonstrated ability to create effective deliverables within any of the following: Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or cloud-based design tools, coupled with the aptitude to learn new skills and programs as needed
• Interactive design, motion graphics or video experience is a plus
• A portfolio demonstrating knowledge of design fundamentals including layout, composition, typography, and hierarchy (attached as PDF or link to website)