Receptionist

  • Full-Time
  • Fargo, ND
  • Eide Bailly LLP
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Overview: Who We Are Eide Bailly is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation. We have over 40 offices in 15 states across the Midwest and western United States and offer our staff and Partners the opportunity to serve a variety of industries. Founded in 1917, our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we pride ourselves on supporting our employees to help them achieve their goals and pursue their interests both in the office and at home. At Eide Bailly we are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and most importantly, having fun while we do it!
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Eide Bailly we believe respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. Our culture focuses on collaboration to achieve career growth. Innovation is highly encouraged, which is where programs like our EB Xchange originate. This program allows interested tax and audit employees to complete a rotation into a specialty area. We promote happy employees by making work/life balance a priority along with being actively involved in our communities. Our dedication to service can be seen through the Firm's decision to match charitable donations made by employees, as well as providing opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Most importantly, we like to have fun! We offer a professional and fun work environment with frequent lunch and learns, socials, contests, outings and other events. Responsibilities: Typical Day in the Life The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant provides clients with their first impression of our firm. Due to this, the receptionist makes an immediate impact on clients and others that visit or contact our office. Creating a positive client experience is key to this role. The ideal candidate displays a dynamic, lively personality and energetic attitude at all times. The Receptionist must be a people-person who enjoys conversation and collaborates well with others. The ideal candidate knows our company's reputation is center stage, and will treat their job as a profession. In addition, the Receptionist must be able to juggle multiple demands without getting flustered and will pride themselves on dependable and reliable attendance. A typical day as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant might include the following:
  • Greet visiting clients and direct them to the correct staff person.
  • Answer the phone in a professional manner and direct callers to appropriate personnel/department.
  • Provide administrative support to partners, managers and staff with integrity and professionalism.
  • Schedule appointments and reserve conference rooms.
  • Compose and type routine correspondence including orders, memos, letters and reports.
  • Review, sort and route incoming mail, outgoing mail (USPS and UPS) including drop off at the post office and UPS when necessary.
  • Work together with the entire Administrative team to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Perform additional office administration duties as assigned by the Office Administrator.
Qualifications: Who You Are
  • You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
  • You have a friendly demeanor and enjoy interacting with others.
  • You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and have a customer-first mentality.
  • You have strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • You are proficient in Word and Excel.
  • You are open to new challenges and are always willing to assist with special projects as needed.
  • You love collaborating and being part of a team but also enjoy working alone with limited supervision.
  • In addition to all of this, you have at least 3 years of past administrative support experience specifically including receptionist/front desk work. You also have experience working in a professional services environment (preferred).
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.
What to Expect Next
We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.
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