Current job title: Administrative
Assistant
Industry: CPA and Consulting Firm
Department: Financial Institutions
Group
Years worked in this industry: 11
Years worked in this department: 8
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): n/a
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 5 partners; 8 executives and
various senior managers, managers, senior staff and staff
Typical work hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends or overtime hours: Overtime as
needed & one Saturday a month from January 1 to March 31. Anything over 40
hours a week is considered overtime
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.):
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes. 401
K,
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; PTO; Paid holidays
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Consolidated Financial Statements; Engagement Letter and GAAP.
A typical day on the job: Answer
partner phones, prepare engagement letters and proposals, prepare PowerPoint presentations, schedule meetings, maintain databases
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: The people I work with
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Difficulty to advance
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Support the partners in
whatever way they need
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Good
communication skills, computer software knowledgeable
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, fax machine, scanner, printer, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Critical soft skills: Good
communication and listening skills
Pace of this position: Varies
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.
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