Administrative Assistant

BDO USA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide in-office support across the assigned office and related markets. The role may involve geo-based duties and requires coordinating meetings, handling invoices, onboarding, and client data management.

The position is a variable hybrid role with potential for full-time on-site work depending on location and needs. The candidate should have strong MS Office skills and experience in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience required.
• Professional services firm experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office administrative support for assigned office and related offices.
• Support meetings and conferences, including scheduling, invites, reservations, and catering.
• Process vendor invoices and assist with onboarding/offboarding.
• Submit expense reports and manage client data and billing.
• Produce letters, memos, interoffice communications, and confidential reports.
• Handle tax support services seasonally or as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for providing in-office administrative support to their assigned office, but may also be assigned duties related to a geographical market and\/or Geo. Duties assigned will use a variety of administrative systems and follow firm policies and procedures. The AA will be charged with providing administrative support services in accordance with BDO standards and will work with management members (principals and directors), service team or teams, an office or related offices to support, and\/or national team or teams as needed. Duties may also include facility related duties, front desk and\/or mail room duties.

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for providing in-office administrative support to their assigned office, but may also be assigned duties related to a geographical market and\/or Geo. Duties assigned will use a variety of administrative systems and follow firm policies and procedures. The AA will be charged with providing administrative support services in accordance with BDO standards and will work with management members (principals and directors), service team or teams, an office or related offices to support, and\/or national team or teams as needed. Duties may also include facility related duties, front desk and\/or mail room duties.

This is a variable hybrid role that may require up to full-time, on-site support, based on location and office needs.

Job Duties

• Supports various departments through standardized processing of assigned tasks using various firm systems, tools, and software. Support may include:
  • Providing support to an assigned centralized administrative support ticket(s).
  • Providing support to another administrative support teams or office.
  • Providing support to a national, Geo or market team(s) including the e-filing support for national tax administration team
• Provides administrative support for larger scale in-office, market-wide meetings and conferences, including scheduling with Principals and Firm leaders, managing calendar invites, meeting room reservations and handling catering and set-up.
• Assists Office Administrator with obtaining coding and approval for vendor invoices including processing client invoices accurately with information provided by management. May include various firm\/office membership or licenses.
• Assists with new hire onboarding and employee offboarding as directed.
• Provides expense reporting support by submitting an expense report ticket
• Collaborates with management to set up new clients, maintain and manage client data, billings and other ad hoc request
• Produces a variety of materials including but not limited to letters, memoranda, interoffice communications, confidential presentations, and reports.
• Handles related tax support services on a seasonal or as needed basis.
• Other duties as required

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of administrative experience, required
• Professional services firm experience, preferred

Software

• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Experience with firm’s ERP preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
• Advanced or expert in computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Experience in Peoplesoft database recommended
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including superior grammar, spelling, and punctuation that enable the incumbent to work with top level management and other executive level clients.
• Possesses superior customer service skills. Displays independent judgment, finesse and diplomacy in all situations
• Consistently seeks to improve processes
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented that enable efficient and effective multi-tasking
• Capable of managing highly confidential information
• Ability to work well with all levels of management as well as outside external clients
• Team player who is willing to help out

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $26.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Colorado Range: $24.00/hr - $38.50/hr

Maryland Range: $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Minnesota Range: $28.85/hr - $32.70/hr

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $38.50/hr

Virginia Range: $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Washington Range: $26.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Washington DC Range: $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance our financial well‑ness. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

“BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability”