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Administrative Assistant

Support client communication, tax workflows, documentation, e-signatures, and office operations.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support our office and accounting operations. In this role, you will manage vital administrative workflows, assist with tax preparation support, handle client communications and e-signatures, and serve as a key resource for both our clients and professional staff.


Key Responsibilities

Client Communication & Support

  • Manage email correspondence: Answer and respond to emails pertinent to your role, and forward other messages to the appropriate inboxes and team members.

  • Handle complex inquiries: Resolve advanced client inquiries that go beyond the scope of the front desk.

  • Client check-in and reception support: Assist with checking in clients for meetings and back up the Receptionist with phone calls as needed.

  • Notary services: Handle notary requests and accept payments for notary services rendered.


Tax & Accounting Support

  • Document preparation: Prepare client tax documents and make initial inputs within our tax and accounting software platforms.

  • Folder preparation: Queue up and organize folders to ready them for tax return preparation.

  • E-signatures and follow-ups: Send completed returns out for secure e-signatures and proactively follow up on any outstanding unsigned physical tax returns.

  • Workflow overflow: Assist Tax Preparers directly with work overflow to ensure deadlines are met seamlessly.


Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a professional services or CPA/accounting environment.

  • Strong proficiency in handling digital communications, email management, and office software platforms.

  • Familiarity with tax software platforms and electronic document workflows is a strong plus.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Interested in Joining Our Team?

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and tell us a little about yourself to be considered for a position with James Ridout CPA.

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