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Office Assistant

Whittlesey
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant position at Whittlesey?

When you work at Whittlesey, you join a diverse team that provides today’s business leaders with leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services.

Whittlesey is proud to announce that we have been named one of the “Best of the Best" Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), an award-winning newsletter for the public accounting profession. IPA’s annual “Best of the Best” list ranks top accounting firms with superior financial and operational performance in the most recent fiscal year.

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Office Assistant to join our Administrative Team. This position is based out of our Hartford, Connecticut Office 5 days a week.

Our Culture

Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm. That means our team members have access to the resources necessary to develop their careers while also receiving personal coaching. From the Managing Partner on down, our leadership fosters an open-door policy. We are committed to providing expert service to our clients across all our service areas, and we know that can only be done by employing talented and driven individuals.

Collaboration and community are key values in our culture. Whether you are new to the Firm or have been here for several years, we respect each team member’s unique talents and value their contributions. Whittlesey is dedicated to the communities where we live and work. We sponsor community-driven events throughout the year and encourage our partners and team members to become actively involved in volunteerism.

Benefits And Work-Life Integration

Meeting your professional goals does not mean you must sacrifice your personal life, which is why we adhere to a culture of work-life integration. We offer our team members flexible work schedules depending on their department’s needs and a competitive paid time off program.

Whittlesey also offers a competitive subsidized benefit package that includes medical and dental coverage. Other benefits include LTD and life insurance, all paid entirely by the Firm, and a 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Serve as the welcoming face of our front desk, greeting clients and visitors with professionalism and warmth
  • Keep the office running efficiently by managing incoming and outgoing mail, scanning documents, routing workflows, and supporting daily operations
  • Organize, scan, and upload important client and tax documents using firm software
  • Provide clerical support to the administrative and client service teams, including filing, scanning, copying, and preparing documents
  • Maintain shared office spaces like conference rooms and break areas to high standards of cleanliness and organization
  • Monitor office supply levels and place orders within budget guidelines
  • Support team projects and contribute to process improvements as needed
  • Take on special tasks or projects as they arise

What You Must Have

  • Minimum 2 years of administrative experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office

Whittlesey is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so we encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not be an exact fit. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Apply now to be part of our team!

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