Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors is seeking a dedicated Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our team in the Metairie, Louisiana office.

Established over 75 years ago, LaPorte is the largest independent accounting and business advisory firm in the region, with approximately 190 personnel in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, and Houma, Louisiana, as well as Houston, Texas

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Responsibiliti

• esGreet and provide positive service to clients and employe
• esRespond promptly and courteously to the needs of clients and employe
• esProvide professional customer service, even in difficult situatio
• nsMaintain an organized and clean work ar
• eaInform the appropriate contact of a client or guest arriv
• alAnswer and screen multiple phone lines, directing calls to the appropriate personn
• elProvide general clerical support for the office including copying, faxing, filing, and other duties as assign

edCredentials & Experien

• ceHigh School Diploma or equivalent requir
• edAssociate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferr
• edMinimum of 2 years of similar work experience in a professional office environme

ntKnowledge & Skil

• lsExcellent problem-solving skills with a professional and composed approa
• chFriendly and welcoming demeanor with client service experien
• ceExcellent communication and interpersonal skil
• lsAbility to adapt in a changing environme
• ntStrong customer service foc
• usExperienced in MS Office products with basic to intermediate skills
• etStrong proofreading and editing skil
• lsHighly organized with effective time manageme
• ntAbility to multita
• skTeam-oriented with strong collaboration skil
• lsWilling to learn new tasks and follow established procedur
• esStrong sense of urgen
• cyMaintains a high level of confidentiali
• tyStrong eye for deta

ilBenefits and Perk

• s!Competitive compensation and PTO poli
• cyPaid holida
• ysMedical, dental, and vision pla
• nsLife insuran
• ce401(k) pl