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Administrative Assistant

Higgins Financial Advisors
Fairport, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. Need high attention to detail. Prior experience in a financial office added plus.

Responsibilities

  • Answer the phone
  • Build relationships with client
  • Process paperwork
  • Ensure file organization based on office protocol
  • Help the office go paperless
  • Provide ad hoc support around office as needed
  • Plus, if there is a bookkeeping background
  • Could grow into an office manager role if fit is right after some time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Preferred prior experience working with a financial planner, accountant, or attorney
  • Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Trustworthy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Subject to background check and fingerprinting due to broker dealer requirements

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Due to our business, we require background checks and fingerprints. Are you OK having this done?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Administrative: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $30

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