Front Desk Receptionist

Well-Established CPA Firm in need of Full-Time Front Desk Receptionist. Base Salary $40k plus excellent benefits. Shift is M-F 8:30am -5:00pm

Position Summary: The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Firm by managing the front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks within the accounting firm. This position reports to the Office Manager.

Essential Skills, Education and Experience:

· High school diploma

• Knowledge of administrative/clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology

• Superior Microsoft Office skills especially Microsoft Word

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

• Extensive knowledge using office equipment

• Professional, friendly demeanor with superior customer service skills

• Proven ability to form professional relationships and gain trust at all levels of the organization

• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills and ability to handle a fast-paced environment

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform general office duties; such as filing, screening and answering incoming phone calls, distributing correspondence, scanning, and faxing documents

• Manage inventory of office supplies, maintain office equipment and keep conference room calendar

• Assist with keeping kitchen clean and organized, maintain menus and order food during tax season and for meetings as needed

• Prepare packages and maintain Fedex account address book

• Distribute US mail mail and packages to staff and EOB drop off

• Word processing (letters, standardize letters/forms, mailmerge)

• Maintain Client file room (individual and business folders)

• Special projects such as assisting with the tax deadline and data entry as needed

• Participates in executive, management, and company staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westbury, NY 11590: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Front Desk Receptionist: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location