Administrative Assistant

Professional Placement Services

Beachwood, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Bookkeeping, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Beachwood, OH
POSTED
1 day ago

Administrative Assistant – Tax Department Support

Location: Beachwood, OH
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Occasional Overtime

Are you a proactive professional who enjoys staying organized, solving problems, and helping a team succeed? We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Tax Department and play an important role in the day-to-day operations of a well-established professional services firm.

This is more than a traditional administrative position. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, manages multiple priorities, and thrives in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys finding solutions, improving processes, and contributing to the success of the entire team.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare, proofread, and format professional documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence

  • Coordinate meetings, calendars, conference calls, and travel arrangements

  • Manage incoming calls, emails, mail, and client communications

  • Maintain electronic and physical files with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality

  • Assist with client onboarding and document management systems

  • Support special projects and department initiatives

  • Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure smooth office operations

  • Provide backup support to reception and other administrative team members as needed

  • Help identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in a professional office environment

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

  • A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in and help where needed

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a professional services environment

  • Accounting, bookkeeping, tax, or financial services experience is a plus, but not required

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, and 401(k)

  • Stable, professional work environment

  • Opportunities for growth and professional development

  • Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you are an organized, resourceful professional who enjoys taking ownership of your work, solving problems, and making a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an important part of a team that values initiative, professionalism, and excellence.

About the Company

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Professional Placement Services

Professional Placement Services is an outside Human Resources Department contracted by better companies to recruit skilled, full-time permanent employees on their behalf. Separating ourselves from the "traditional" agency's "be everything to everyone" approach, we demonstrate a passionate commitment to helping our clients be more successful in the marketplace through our People, Candidates and Service. We separate ourselves by working in concert with our clients' Executives, Human Resource Department and/or Hiring Managers. Whether you are a company requiring value-based candidates for hire, or a candidate seeking professionalism, respect, and honesty when making a change, Professional Placement Services truly is different from other agencies as “Only the Best Will Do.”

INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://ppswork.com/