Administrative Specialist

Company Overview:

Bowers Accountants & Advisors stands as a renowned firm in the realm of public accounting, distinguished for its provision of top-tier audit, assurance, and advisory services. As a proud member of the AICPA’s G400, encompassing the Top 300 Firms nationally, we maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise. Whether traditional Tax and Audit and Assurance, Client Accounting & Advisory Services, Business Valuation, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting, or Financial Planning Services, our approach is to master an in-depth knowledge of our clients with innovative analysis and recommendations to build and maintain net growth.

Job Summary:

This role is to provide comprehensive and efficient administrative support, ensuring efficient day-to-day administrative duties, such as ensuring accuracy and reviewing documentation with strong attention to detail. This position is responsible for offering internal coordination and support to the Firm Administrator and staff administrators to ensure a solid Admin Team working cohesively and proficiently. As part of the Administrative Team, you will have the opportunity to grow and work with other Admin staff to continually support within a collaborative and corporate work environment. This position has occasional evening and weekend overtime during the busy season (January – April 15^th)

This position reports to the Firm Administrator located in our Ithaca, NY office. This position offers flexibility and is an in-office position.

Position Requirements

• Provide day-to-day support to the administrative team and firm leadership
• Format financial statements and supporting documentation for review
• Assist with document management, organization, and internal communications
• Process tax returns and related administrative workflows
• Manage and respond to internal requests through the administrative ticketing system
• Support cross-functional teams with administrative needs and project coordination
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive financial and client information
• Assist with special projects and general administrative tasks as needed
• Greet clients, answer phones and distribute client documents

Position Qualifications:

• 2-year degree preferred or 2 + years of administrative experience in a professional office environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and take direction well
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional attentiveness and ethical standards with professional demeanor and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Administrative operations and organizational support experience in a professional environment
• Ability to learn and grow professionally and take on other tasks and duties as assigned
• Must be adaptable in an office setting and know the importance of teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent customer service skills

Salary: $22.00-$26.00/hour

EOE

"Bowers" is the brand name under which Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC and Bowers Advisors, LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Bowers Advisors, LLC is not a licensed CPA firm. Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Bowers Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and advisory services. View full disclosure. In addition, please note this email may contain confidential and privileged information that may not be disclosed or used by anyone other than the addressee.