NEWHOUSE & VOGLER, CPAS has an opening for a receptionist position.
We are an established Alaskan accounting firm based in Anchorage. With over 30 years of experience, we are committed to serving our clients with competence while providing close, personal attention. The firm’s success is rooted in our people and building lifelong relationships with our clients while helping them meet respond to challenges and maximize opportunities. We value a relaxed, low–stress working environment while staying committed to providing the high level of service that our clients are used to receiving. We place a great emphasis on Alaskan community involvement, empowerment, and support.
Our clients operate in a wide array of industries and locations and range from local governments and not–for–profit organizations to for–profit corporations. We specialize in delivering tailored solutions to the variety of accounting tasks that our clients face with a primary focus on audit, assurance, and tax services.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of your career through the broad range of learning opportunities that we offer. Because of our size, the staff gains experience and matures much sooner than is typically possible working for larger firms. Responsibilities will range from audit and assurance services to tax return preparation. All employees have the opportunity to diversify their skills and specialize in all of the areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greeting visitors, answering a high-volume of incoming phone calls and delivering world-class service to our customers.
- Maintaining general office files, tax return forms, filing, faxing, scanning, typing basic correspondence, etc.
- Receive incoming tax documents for clients and organizing them for the office accountant
- Coordinating appointments and meetings and managing staff calendars and schedules. The calendar can be very busy during tax season and you must be naturally organized.
The position also assists with performing bookkeeping tasks such as light accounting duties that may include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, P/L, Balance Sheet reports and running office errands to include bank deposits and Costco runs.
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate with a quality service mindset that is enthusiastic and enjoys working as a part of a team. An ideal candidate:
- Proficient in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience processing payments, invoices, and paying office bills in QuickBooks.
- Comfortable handling confidential information.
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, Type no less than 35 wpm.
- Professional and friendly with clear grammar over the phone and in person, comfortable working with the general public, ideally have an interest in accounting or finance.
- Professional and friendly with clear grammar over the phone and in person, comfortable working with the general public, ideally have an interest in accounting or finance.
- 1-2 Years previous employment in an office environment
- Valid driver’s license with vehicle and insurance
HOURS AND COMPENSATION
We practice a healthy work–life balance. This position offers flexible hours; full–time and part–time available. This is a paid position; the compensation is commensurate with market and dependent upon experience. We offer a generous leave policy and a flexible working environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If interested in learning more about this opportunity, please forward cover letter, resume, and college transcript to newvoghr@newvog.com. Feel free to include details that allow us to learn about you personally and professionally. Culture fit is very important, and we place great emphasis on you being a valuable addition to the team!
