Part Time- Administrative Assistant Job at LHH in Rochelle Park

Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Remote – Local to Paramus NJ)
Pay Rate: Up to $30/hour
Hours: 20–25 hours/week
Location: Remote, but must be local to Rochelle Park, NJ
Firm Type: Mid-size CPA Firm

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide direct support to a Partner at our mid-size CPA firm. This part-time remote role offers flexibility but requires the candidate to be local to Rochelle Park, NJ for occasional in-person meetings or tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize the Partner’s calendar, meetings, and client appointments.

• Coordinate client communications, including drafting correspondence, responding to inquiries, and managing email flow.

• Prepare, proofread, and format client deliverables, proposals, presentations, and reports.

• Assist with engagement letters, billing, and time/expense tracking; follow up on outstanding invoices.

• Support client onboarding by gathering documentation and maintaining accurate records.

• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems in compliance with firm standards.

• Coordinate travel arrangements, conference calls, and firm events.

• Provide administrative support during busy tax and audit seasons, including e-filing, assembling financial statements, and tracking deliverables.

• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Liaise with staff, departments, and clients to ensure smooth workflow and efficient operations.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of administrative support experience; experience in a CPA firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ellen Slovikowsky

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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