Front Desk Admin Assistant – Growth‑Oriented Admin Role

Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Medical reimbursement

Daycare reimbursement

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Holidays

Catered Friday lunches

Team events

Job summary

Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting is seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant in Modesto, CA. You will join the Administrative Team and support senior staff with clerical, reception, and coordination tasks to ensure smooth client service.

The role emphasizes professional front-desk presence, timely communication, and efficient handling of office operations. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential, with a background in office environments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year office experience, or related experience including multiline telephone experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Type a minimum of 40 WPM.
• Be able to pass background check, including criminal, credit, employment, & education.
• Be able to work overtime during peak periods or as necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of self-motivation, able to work well with or without supervision.
• Required work authorization

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine clerical, reception, administrative duties to assist senior staff and management, including filing, word processing, copying, scanning, etc.
• Perform receptionist duties as assigned: Professionally answer and route calls to appropriate staff members, take accurate messages and screen calls for solicitors.
• Assist clients, vendors and staff members at the front counter: Appropriately greet clients; answer routine questions, exhibiting excellent customer service at all times.
• Operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment including a personal computer and variety of computer software, phone fax, adding machine, copier/scanner, etc.
• Schedule staff meetings, assist clients with scheduling appointments, coordinate internal/external meetings and webinars to include preparation of meeting materials.
• Order lunches for meetings, set up partner lunches, and tear down/clean up.
• Office support activities including: stocking water bottles in refrigerators, monitor and replenish paper in copy machines, collect coffee mugs, load and unload dishwasher.
• Replenish and restock break rooms with supplies.
• Assist the administrative team with projects and general day-to-day department activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Multiline telephone experience

Customer service

Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting is seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant in Modesto, CA. You will join the Administrative Team and support senior staff with clerical, reception, and coordination tasks to ensure smooth client service.

The role emphasizes professional front-desk presence, timely communication, and efficient handling of office operations. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential, with a background in office environments