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Featured Administrative Professional Job Description:  Financial - CPA

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Current job title:  Administrative Assistant

 

Industry:  Certified Public Accounting Firm.

 

Department:  Chief Executive Officer/President

 

Years worked in this industry:  16

 

Years worked in this department:  16

 

Special training or attributes needed or helpful to get job in this industry (or specific department):  Previous employers.

 

Number of managers and/or staff supported:  1

 

Typical work hours:  40-44 hours week during non-busy season.

 

Weekends or overtime hours:  During the months of January – April, I do work Saturdays. I do not get paid for 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.):   approx. $56,000.

 

Benefits (direct or indirect):  401(k), Section 125 Plan.

 

Lingo you might hear in this industry:  Financial Report, Tax Returns, Workpapers.

 

A typical day on the job:  Very busy.

 

Positive things about being an administrative professional in this industry:  You are never bored.

 

Negative things about being an administrative professional in this industry:  Sometimes, it is hard to keep up with the pace of the job.

 

Type of workspace/office:  Office

 

Primary responsibilities as an administrative professional in this position:  Supporting my boss, Cash Management, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.

 

Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:  Organization Skills.

 

Office machines or equipment operated regularly:  Computer, copier/scanner, fax.

 

Technology (hard) skills used regularly:  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, sometimes PowerPoint.

 

Critical soft skills:  You need to be able to work with different types of personalities. I like to treat everyone as my customer and give them the best service!

 

Pace of this position:  Very fast.

 

Geographical region:  Midwest U.S.