Administrative Assistant

Detail-driven, dependable, and ready to support a dynamic team?

Come meet your new colleagues at Johnson O’Connor (JO).

Johnson O’Connor is a regional Public Accounting Firm located outside of Boston in Wakefield, MA. We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Assigned Administrative Assistant to Specific Partners:

  • Serve as the primary administrative support contact for assigned partners, managing daily needs, priorities, and communications.
  • Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and ensure partners are prepared with necessary materials and information.
  • Anticipate partner needs by proactively organizing tasks, follow-ups, and administrative workflows.

Processing of Client Deliverables:

  • Prepare, assemble, and finalize client deliverables, including tax returns, financial statements, and related documents.
  • Ensure all deliverables are accurately formatted, complete, and compliant with firm standards prior to release.

Client & Team Support:

  • Answer and direct phone calls, greet clients, and prepare conference rooms for meetings, including offering refreshments.
  • Assist with booking travel arrangements for conferences, including flights and hotels.
  • Order lunch for meetings and ensure timely and accurate setup.

Mail & Document Handling:

  • Open, distribute, and manage incoming mail and packages, including FedEx and end-of-day mailbox duties.
  • Scan and organize statements, forward faxes, and ensure accurate document distribution.

Supply & Inventory Management:

  • Order and maintain kitchen supplies, including fresh fruit each Monday.
  • Manage orders for office, processing room, and printer supplies (e.g., toner), as well as business cards and stationery.

Administrative Organization:

  • Keep common areas, particularly conference rooms, neat and “meeting-ready.”
  • Assist with monthly administrative reviews and general filing and document organization.

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience as an administrative assistant at a public accounting firm
  • Commitment to exceptional client service
  • Manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, and attention to detail
  • Flexible, self-starter personality with a willingness to learn new professional concepts and techniques
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Engagement and Adobe Acrobat is preferred
  • Flexible, self‐starter personality whose personal values coincide with JO’s Core values (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork & Excellence)
  • Email us at apply@johnsonoconnor.com
  • Email Subject Line: Application for [add position name]
  • Attach your résumé
  • Include a cover letter explaining why we should talk!

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