Administrative Assistant

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support client services and internal operations. The role includes handling correspondence, data entry, file maintenance, and managing phones and client traffic.

The position requires 3+ years of experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. We value independence, cross-training, and the ability to manage multiple tasks during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in a CPA firm environment preferred.
• Ability to work overtime January through April and during peak seasons.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; able to work with diverse personalities.
• Ability to operate independently and self-manage projects.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks concurrently with professionalism.
• Sound administrative and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate correspondence and perform data entry.
• File maintenance and document processing within the firm’s operations.
• Oversee phones and call transfers; manage client traffic.
• Assist with billing, payment processing, and accounts receivable.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving all packages through FedEx, UPS, courier service and mail.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the office and kitchen area; manage office supplies.
• Participate in cross-training of all admin functions across departments.
• Collaborate on projects/tasks outside of usual assignments.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

• In addition to traditional administrative support, this individual will be responsible for functions associated with the servicing of clients through:
  
  
  
  • Generation of correspondence
  
  
  • Data entry
  
  
  • File maintenance
  
  
  • Other duties as requested or needed to maintain the efficient processing of documents and communications within the firm's internal operations.
  
  
  
  


• Oversee the phones and transferring calls


• Manage client traffic


• Assist with billing, payment processing, A/R


• Coordinate shipping/receiving all packages through FedEx, UPS, courier service and regular mail, and distribute to employees


• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of office and kitchen area including supplies


• Manage office supplies including daily restock and maintenance of coffee, drinks and snacks.


• Participate in the cross-training of all admin functions across departments


• Collaborate with others on work on projects/tasks outside of their \"usual\" assignments.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience


• Experience in a CPA Firm environment preferred


• Ability to work overtime January through April and during peak seasons


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)


• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.


• Ability to operate independently and self-manage projects.


• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.


• Sound administrative skills. Well-developed management skills.


• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support the Partners preferences and priorities.


• Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us at www.criadv.com.

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.