Receptionist

Guy J Landolfi Cpa; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy J Landolfi Cpa in Altoona, PA is seeking a full-time Receptionist to greet visitors, answer calls, manage mail, and support daily office operations.

The role requires strong front desk, communication, and data-entry skills; on-site work in Altoona; confidentiality and professionalism are essential; prior office or accounting exposure is a plus.

We offer a detail-oriented, service-focused environment with opportunities to learn client service and accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Strong receptionist and front desk skills are required.
• Professional phone etiquette with multi-line systems experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Customer service focus with patience and courtesy.
• Proficiency with standard office software and data entry.
• Strong organization and attention to detail in a busy office.
• Must be able to work on-site full time in Altoona, PA.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; accounting office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and route them to the appropriate person.
• Answer, screen, and route phone calls; manage multi-line phone system.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and basic clerical tasks.
• Schedule appointments and maintain client records.
• Keep reception area tidy and organize filing and copying.
• Provide clear information to callers and guests and relay messages.
• Support accounting staff and protect client confidentiality.

Skills

Front desk

Phone etiquette

Communication

Customer service

Office software

Organization

On-site work

Reliability

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email/Office suite

Job description

Company Description

Guy J Landolfi Cpa is an established accounting firm based at 2903 7th Ave in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. The firm provides professional accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the local community and surrounding areas. Team members work closely with clients to support accurate financial reporting and compliance. The work environment is detail-oriented and service-focused, offering opportunities to learn about accounting practices and client service. The firm values reliability, professionalism, and strong ethical standards in all aspects of its operations.

Role Description

The Receptionist role is a full-time, on-site position located in Altoona, PA. The Receptionist will greet visitors, answer and route phone calls, manage incoming and outgoing mail, and serve as the first point of contact for clients and vendors. Daily responsibilities include scheduling appointments, maintaining a tidy reception area, updating client records, and performing basic clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and data entry. The role also involves providing clear, courteous information to callers and guests, coordinating with accounting staff to relay messages, and supporting office operations as needed. The Receptionist is expected to represent the firm professionally and maintain confidentiality in handling client information.

Qualifications

• Strong receptionist and front desk skills, including Receptionist Duties and basic Clerical Skills.
• Professional Phone Etiquette and the ability to manage multi-line phone systems effectively.
• Excellent Communication abilities, including clear verbal communication and accurate message-taking.
• Customer Service skills with a focus on patience, courtesy, and resolving inquiries in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with office software (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets) and comfort with basic data entry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work on-site full time in Altoona, PA.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior experience in an office or accounting environment is a plus.