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MarksNelson

Administrative Assistant Job at MarksNelson in Leawood

MarksNelson, Leawood, KS, United States


  • Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the department
  • Responsible for onboarding new clients and inputting new clients and projects into operating systems.
  • Check the mail system periodically throughout the day for new assessments notices, tax bills, return forms, and other property tax correspondence that will be processed into the property tax system.
  • Prepare and email letters of authorization to clients. Process signed letters into property tax software.
  • Collect and process assessment notices, tax bills, and other correspondence from clients.
  • Request property record cards and appeal deadlines from county and/or state assessment departments.
  • Issue checks for filing fees, record cards and other related expenses.
  • Use computer word processing, spreadsheets and the property tax software to produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, reports, forms and other documents.
  • Preparing and tracking client engagement letters, proofreading, and editing client letters, performing mail merges, ensuring formatting is by firm standards,
  • Create presentations in PowerPoint for various projects and internal purposes.
  • Travel arrangements (booking flights, rental cars, hotels; providing a detailed itinerary with directions to each destination; confirming client/prospect meetings and hearings along with location and times; organizing receipts, processing and invoicing expenses to the client).
  • Maintain partner calendars (proactively assisting in meeting preparation both internally and externally, assisting in keeping on schedule).
  • Order catering and schedule team events.
  • Attend quarterly administrative department meetings (discuss upcoming projects, creating procedures, examining procedural issues).
  • Assist with accounts receivable issues and prepare/compile supporting documentation.
  • Organize and facilitate weekly or monthly meetings within the department.
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities to support the department.
Core Competencies:
  • Associate of Arts degree in secretarial science or related field from an accredited college or business school and two years of administrative/secretarial experience; or graduation from high school or GED and four years of clerical/secretarial experience.
  • Past experience supporting multiple department heads is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; knowledge of operation of standard office equipment.
  • Mastery of spelling and grammar.
  • Integrity and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to proactively anticipate needs.
  • Eager to learn.
  • Strong self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize and work effectively with a high volume of workload and meet deadlines.
  • Communication skills - clear, concise writing and verbal skills.
  • Organization skills; attention to detail and accuracy; flexibility; strong analytical skills.
  • Excel at working autonomously and juggling multiple priorities.
  • Strong customer service orientation and professional appearance.
  • Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels in the firm and a variety of personalities in a professional manner.