Office Administrative Assistant
Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP · Alexandria, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Welcome clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and inquiries
- Schedule client appointments and assist with coordinating staff calendars
- Affiliate with front desk phone coverage and other duties as assigned
- Serve as a liaison between office leadership and team members to support communication and coordination
- Affiliate with team members with correspondence, reports, and day-to-day administrative needs
- Perform general administrative duties including scanning, filing, data entry, and document management
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive client and firm information
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including certified mail
- Maintain petty cash and track postage usage
- Affiliate with production departments with confirmations and administrative requests
- Process, scan, and organize client tax documents
- Maintain digital files for Tax, Audit, CAAS, and other production departments
- Prepare shipments, mailing labels, and ensure timely delivery of returns
- Affiliate with production departments with confirmations and administrative requests
- Handle client payments, prepare deposits, and perform daily bank runs
- Maintain office inventory, including supplies for file room, kitchen, and restrooms
- Request and restock supplies (paper, toner, postage, etc.) as needed
- Cook up office errands, meals, and facility needs, with additional support for firm events as needed
- Partner with operations staff to assist with organizing workstations for new hires, including desks, supplies, and general office readiness
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years receptionist, administrative assistant, or similar office support role preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to learn new software quickly
- Experience in a professional services environment is a plus
- Familiarity with tax or accounting software (ex. XCM, QuickBooks) is helpful but not required
Qualifications
- Organized
- Dependable
- Client-focused
- Willingness to support both team members and clients in a fast-paced professional services environment