Executive Assistant - Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., P.C : Job Details

About EHTC Our Core Values - teamwork, going above and beyond, having a passion for living, and a willingness to grow - reflect our everyday actions, including how we manage our work, relationships, and ourselves.EHTC is a knowledgeable and dedicated, full-service CPA firm in West Michigan focused on helping clients to achieve their full potential through comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our team members exceed in the areas of tax, accounting, business litigation, valuation, accounting services, technology solutions, personal planning, and management advisory services. We serve the needs of individuals and closely held businesses in the West Michigan area that share our core values, who are trustworthy, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and aspire a long-term advisory relationship.With everything EHTC does, we strive to maintain a healthy balance of hard work and fun, while helping clients and team members reach their full potential.Job Overview As an Executive Assistant to our Advisory Team, you would be using your knowledge and skills to provide a high-level of to support the Advisory practice while ensuring a seamless workflow between EHTC and our clients.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional executive assistance to members of the Advisory practice utilizing a high level of discretion in managing schedules, communications, expenses, and travel arrangements
• Manage confidential and critical information
• Schedule, plan and prepare for department meetings, both internal and external
• Work with Practice Managers on department projects to ensure follow up and follow through
• Conduct research and prepare documents, reports, presentations, and data as needed or requested
• Manage projects and assist in coordinating event planning initiatives for the department
• Communicate professionally with department and client(s)
• Coordinate cross functional client planning meetings and projects
• Assist in the preparation of department budgets, including production and staffing
• Maintain reports of job status
• Draft proposals, engagement letters, and other necessary correspondence to clients
• Manage client onboarding process and support ongoing business development
• Ensure Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are accurately recorded on the MICPA website, providing timely updates to relevant departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization.

Qualifications Education/Licensing

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, required

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Four or more years of experience in an administrative role with experience working within an accounting firm or tax environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities, with a high level of accuracy, in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates independent judgment and decision making skills
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Teamwork oriented with a willingness to grow, a passion for living, and desire to go above and beyond

Software

• High Level of proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).