Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

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

Responsibilities

• Greeting and providing positive service to clients and employees
• Responding to needs of clients and employees in a timely manner
• Providing professional customer service in difficult situations
• Maintaining an organized and clean work area
• Informing the appropriate contact of a client or guest arrival
• Screening and answering multiple phone lines and directing calls to the appropriate personnel
• Providing general clerical support for the office as assigned

Credentials & Experience

• High School or Equivalent Required
• Associate’s Degree or Equivalent from two-year college or technical Skills Preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of similar work experience in a professional work environment
• Experience working within Microsoft’s Word and Excel

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to react in a professional manner
• Possesses a welcoming demeanor and have client service experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Strong customer service focus
• Experienced in MS Office products with basic to intermediate skillset
• Strong proofreading
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Willingness to learn new tasks and follow processes as outlined
• Strong sense of urgency
• High sense of confidentiality

Benefits and Perks!

• Competitive compensation and PTO policy
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan