Administrative Assistant — Growing Accounting Firm, Benefits

Smith Marion & Co.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Jury duty pay

Wellness program

Job summary

Smith Marion & Co. seeks an Administrative Assistant to join our Franklin office. The role provides proactive support across firm operations, ensuring efficiency, organization, and strong client service.

You will help with day-to-day tasks while growing within a collaborative public accounting environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of administrative experience, a high school diploma or GED, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; some college or training is a plus.
• 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a professional services or accounting firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build positive relationships with clients and team members.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed with ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Proactively supports evolving team needs and growth.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line phones.
• Prepare and QC drafts and reports.
• Client correspondence.
• Process bank deposits and post payments to the firm's time and billing software.
• Track and maintain monthly AR.
• Process mail.
• Scan work papers and documents into the appropriate software file locations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Owner mindset

Professionalism

Typing speed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Smith Marion & Co. seeks an Administrative Assistant to join our Franklin office. The role provides proactive support across firm operations, ensuring efficiency, organization, and strong client service.

You will help with day-to-day tasks while growing within a collaborative public accounting environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of administrative experience, a high school diploma or GED, and excellent communication.