Tax Administrative Assistant

Tax Administrative Assistant

Job category: Tax

Requisition number: TAXAD001337

Full-time

Hybrid

Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Job details

Description

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries and work together with other associates across practices.

You’ll not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions; from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.

Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) has an opening for a Tax Administrative Assistant. The administrative assistant will perform diverse secretarial and administrative duties as needed to increase the time the team has to execute client facing duties and support his or her relative team. We are looking for a team-oriented, highly organized and proactive individual to ensure smooth operations of the team.

Responsibilities: 

• Supports partners and managers with administrative functions as appropriate (includes calendar maintenance, expense reporting, time entry, and travel arrangements)
• Supports daily operations of the Firm and Service Line (includes ordering supplies, mail/Fed-Ex, filing, errands, catering, event planning, receptionist coverage, and other duties as appropriate)
• Acts as a knowledge resource for:
  • Firm’s business and service lines, including services offered outside of Tax
  • Physical building/office
  • Administrative hardware and software to support daily functioning of the Firm (hardware includes copy machines, scanners, and supplies)
  • Administrative processes
• Assists with new client set-up
• Drafts annual engagement letters and tracks signature status
• Responsible for electronically filing tax returns & extensions
• Responsible for billing, which includes proactive billing by analyzing Work In Progress (WIP) and reviewing fixed fee engagement letters
• Assists with A/R Collections
• Maintains/updates administrative client data within tax systems
• Coordinates client disengagements/deactivations
• Attends and participates in internal meetings and client meetings as needed
• Maintains a positive attitude and works cooperatively in teams to provide quality service to clients
• Maintains open communication with management regarding the progress of completion on projects

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills

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