Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper

Hendricks Advisors; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses every 4 months

AFLAC supplemental insurance

401k after 1 year

Job summary

Hendricks Advisors & CPAs in Meridian, ID is seeking an Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper to join a client-focused public accounting team. This hands-on role is the first point of contact for the firm, supporting clients and staff with a welcoming, professional environment.

You will answer phones, route messages, manage client inquiries, assist with filing and bookkeeping tasks, and support the Office Manager.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative, receptionist, or customer service experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with names and numbers.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and able to learn new software quickly.
• Dependable and able to maintain coverage during core office hours.
• Discretion handling confidential client information.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the initial point of contact for the firm and welcome clients.
• Answer phones live during core hours and route messages the same day.
• Route texts, mail, and client inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Assist the Office Manager with administrative tasks.
• Support filing, client database work, and organization.
• Provide bookkeeping support as time allows.

Skills

Customer service

Phone presence

Detail-oriented

MS 365

Learning agility

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft 365

QuickBooks

Job description

Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper - Public Accounting Firm (Meridian, ID)

Hendricks Advisors & CPAs

Are you the type of person who loves order, interacting with people, and would like to learn or refine your office skills? Do you enjoy supporting a team, helping clients feel taken care of, and making things run smoother every day? If so, this is the perfect role for you.

We are a client-focused public accounting firm in Meridian, ID serving small businesses, construction companies, real estate professionals, and service-based businesses who rely on us to help them stay on a healthy financial path. Our mission is simple: help clients get their numbers right so they can get their businesses right. We're seeking a strong Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper to help us elevate client experience and support our growing team.

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on role where you'll be the initial point of contact for the firm:

• Help create a welcoming, professional environment for both clients and staff
• Phones answered live during core hours; including delivering messages to the right person the same day.
• Texts, mail, and client inquiries routed accurately and promptly.
• Support our Office Manager with general administrative tasks.
• Assist with filing, client database work, and keeping things organized.
• Bookkeeping support tasks as time allows

You will make it easier for our accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors to focus on serving clients while you help us interact and manage administrative things with our clients.

How Success Is Measured

You are winning in this role when:

• Phone are answered live during core hours and messages reach the right person timely
• Incoming texts, mail, and client inquiries are handled professionally
• Clients are responded to quickly and courteously
• Your administrative tasks are completed accurately
• You are assisting our Office Manager by coordinating projects and tasks
• Bookkeeping support tasks are completed accurately and on time

Your work directly affects our client experience and our reputation -- and you\'ll be recognized for it.

What You Bring

Required:

• 1+ years of administrative, receptionist, or customer service experience.
• Warm professional phone presence with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with names, numbers, and contact information.
• Comfortable with Office technology, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to learn new software quickly.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent coverage during core office hours.
• Discretion and integrity in handling confidential client information.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in a CPA firm, professional services office, or other client-facing professional environment.
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge or experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience with client portals or practice management software.
• Experience working in a paperless environment.

If you love structure, problem-solving, and learning new skills, you\'ll thrive here.

Why You\'ll Love Working With Us

• $18.50 to $23.00 DOE + performance bonuses every 4 months
• Eligible for AFLAC supplemental insurance
• 401k eligible after 1 year
• Stable, respected, growth-oriented accounting firm
• A team that values accountability, integrity, and client care
• A high-trust environment where your ideas matter

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