Executive Assistant Job at Burke Professional in Cincinnati

Burke CPAs & Advisors is a highly respected professional accounting firm adjacent to downtown Cincinnati with a 41-year reputation for excellence. We are adding the new role of Executive Assistant to our team of 38 professionals.
Our office is a great place to work. We have a professional, comfortable, warm culture full of great people. As our Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing the primary administrative support to the Managing Partner, and supplemental support to two young partners. The ideal candidate will be great with tech, particularly Outlook and Word, and be able to type from dictated voice files. And we're accountants, so if you know your way around Excel, all the better! You will also use your excellent interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with clients and VIPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the Managing Partner's schedule, meetings, and communications
• Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including agendas, presentations, and follow-up tasks
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
• Serve as a gatekeeper for correspondence, prioritizing and responding to requests
• Manage calendars, including scheduling client meetings, team check-ins, and events
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and client-facing documents as needed
• Support in managing deadlines for client projects and internal deliverables
• Coordinate and assist with professional and networking events
• Maintain files and records
• Organize and coordinate meetings and events
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in an executive assistant or similar role; prefer experience in a professional services environment (CPA firm, law firm, or consulting)
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate the needs of the partners and the firm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, disability, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Walk to the Banks and Downtown
• Free, convenient parking
• Flexible work arrangements, where possible, to support work-life balance

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