Located in Boston’s north shore, Johnson O’Connor is a public accounting firm looking for top talent to join our amazing culture and client base. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant with experience working at a public accounting firm who is interested in participating in his/her own career growth to join our team.

The Administrative Assistant Role is responsible for learning the specific administrative activities common to a public accounting firm and applying their administrative skills to efficiently process client work, provide administrative support to individuals inside the Firm, and assist with internal Firm administrative tasks and projects. While some Administrative Assistants are assigned specific areas of expertise, we are looking for an administrative assistant who will work to become cross-trained to handle firm administrative duties.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assigned as Administrative Assistant to specific partners
• Processing of client deliverables (tax returns, financial statements, etc.)
• Processing of client billing
• Handle correspondence, mail, email, phone calls, and ad hoc requests
• Scanning of client material
• Cross-trained as back-up for other Administrative Team members
• Other duties, as assigned

A successful candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with technology, a friendly attitude, and ability to build relationships. He/she will also have the ability and desire to continually improve administrative skills, be a co-operative team player, and is interested in developing Firm processes for better efficiency and effectiveness.

Our office culture is marked by a congenial staff and an emphasis on teamwork and mutual respect.

The job-essential requirements are:

• Experience as an administrative assistant
• Experience at a CPA firm
• Commitment to exceptional client service
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Flexible, self-starter personality
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn new professional concepts and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Knowledge of Profx Tax and Engagement and Adobe Acrobat is a plus

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.