What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Thompson Financial Partners?
Thompson Financial Parterres is interviewing for an administrative assistant for the tax and accounting division. We are looking for a diligent, proactive, detail-oriented candidate with strong time management and multi-tasking skills. This position offers an opportunity for growth into multiple divisions within our company, including accounting, payroll, plus individual and business tax positions. Requirements: Experience with QuickBooks, Excel, Word, accounting with employment exposure to tax preparation; a true desire to serve our clients.
Responsibilities
- Customer service at receptionist desk
- Data entry assistance during tax season
- Accounting staff support
- Maintain staff calendar and assist in planning appointments & conferences.
- Perform administrative and clerical tasks such as postal duties, filing, & client support
- Diligence in organizational and time-management skills
- Communicate with clients, government agencies and investment firms via telephone & written communication such as email, fax and USPS
- Screen & direct calls when appropriate
- Prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
- Open, document and close confidential client files, ensuring they remain secure
- Cross train with other staff members regarding payroll/bookkeeping/accounting for the company and clients
- Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible
- Prepare business correspondence as needed
- Assist staff with individual and corporate tax clients
Required Experience:
- QuickBooks, Excel & Word
- Experience in payroll and accounting
- Employment exposure to tax preparation
- Client service minded personality
Other Noteworthy Items:
- Integrity and confidentiality are a must
- Business, farm or real estate knowledge helpful
- Benefit package available.
Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday; willingness to work some weekends as needed February through April
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Quickbooks: 1 year (Preferred)
- spreadsheets: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- tax preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fulton, MO 65251 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19