Administrative Assistant

Hawkins Ash CPAs; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Flexible work-life balance

Paid community service day

Job summary

Hawkins Ash CPAs in La Crosse, WI is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support office teams with clerical duties, scheduling, memos, and client billing. This role builds diverse experience in a collaborative public accounting environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in Administrative Assistance or one year of relevant experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Administrative Assistance or one year of experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client matters.
• The ability to work on multiple projects at any given time.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, especially proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties, including but not limited to answering phones
• Provide professional, efficient, and accurate administrative support to office team members
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and take messages
• Write and review memos and letters
• Assist in the assembly of reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with client billing and receivables
• Be responsible for task management system and notification of due dates
• Assist other administrative staff with overflow work
• Assemble, scan, and electronically file tax returns
• Other duties as assigned
• From January through April 15th, this position will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. From April 16th through December 31st, the hours are flexible and could work 2 to 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) during our business hours 8am - 5pm.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Administrative Assistance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring an Administrative Assistant for our La Crosse office.

Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.

Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.

Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

What you’ll do:

• Perform clerical duties, including but not limited to answering phones
• Provide professional, efficient, and accurate administrative support to office team members
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and take messages
• Write and review memos and letters
• Assist in the assembly of reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with client billing and receivables
• Be responsible for task management system and notification of due dates
• Assist other administrative staff with overflow work
• Assemble, scan, and electronically file tax returns
• Other duties as assigned
• From January through April 15th, this position will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. From April 16th through December 31st, the hours are flexible and could work 2 to 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) during our business hours 8am - 5pm.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• An associate’s degree in Administrative Assistance or one year of experience in a similar position
• The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client matters
• The ability to work on multiple projects at any given time
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, especially proficient in Microsoft Office

As a team member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Flexible work-life balance
• Paid community service day