Administrative/Accounting Assistant

About the Job

BOLO - Be On the Look Out for an AWESOME Administrative/Accounting Assistant (Tax Processor)!

Are you a dynamite multi-tasker? Do you thrive on being detail and process oriented? Have you worked in an administrative role in a Public Accounting Firm? Do you understand how tax returns are compiled and ultimately filed with federal and state agencies? Then you should know, Bell & Company may be looking for YOU! (Only qualified candidates will be contacted.)

Who is Bell & Company, PA?

Excellent question! Bell & Company is a midsize CPA firm based in North Little Rock, AR. We have offices in Conway and Harrison too. We have proudly served our clients for 45 years and are still growing. Our success is attributable to our strong leadership and the excellent team of people who provide exceptional service to our clients. We are made up of dedicated people who take pride in the work they do, are willing to go the extra mile to ensure our clients receive the service they expect and for which Bell & Company is known.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for someone who possesses the following traits:

• Detail oriented.
• Deadline driven.
• Accuracy focused.
• Compliance focused.
• Process oriented.
• Multi-tasking GURU!

Have you been doing a mental checkoff as you read each item? COOL! We may have just the opportunity for you! But, if 1040, 1040A, 1120, 1120S, 1165, 990, 1099, W-2, and Schedule C is foreign to you, then this is not your gig.

Tell me more about the work and expectations...you ask?

Sure thing. We expect you to come ready to collaborate, share information, and ask when you don't know something. Don't spin your wheels too long on something because that just wastes time and money. Be open to others coming to you when they know you are the more experienced or more knowledgeable one on something.

We need someone with experience handling tax documents (see those numbers above) and who has a basic understanding of a 1040 tax return. Have you worked in a CPA firm and processed/filed tax returns? Yes? Awesome, apply. NO? What type of accounting experience do you have?

We expect you to learn our company, policies, procedures and why we do what we do and how we do it. Once you understand these things we welcome suggestions and ideas to improve client service, processes, or ways to collaborate more effectively.

Additionally, you will be expected to (gotta love bullet points):

• Know how to prioritize your work and complete it in a timely and accurate manner.
• Be willing to take on new tasks as assigned.
• Operate a scanner and OCR program to process client information.
• Willing and able to be a backup for the front desk - reception, phones, and packages.
• Be proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook; computer literacy is a must.
• And several other things that there's not enough space to add here (we can talk about it in an interview).

So, what are we looking for in a qualified candidate?

The most qualified candidate will have experience working in a Public Accounting Firm and understands tax forms and how to do a 1040 tax return.

If you have your high school or equivalent diploma that's a start. An Associate's in Business or Accounting would be a plus. We need you to have some experience as an Administrative Assistant; 2-3 years minimum. We would prefer that you have worked in a CPA firm and are familiar with tax forms. This position is far more than just administrative.

We are looking for someone who is professional, positive, and dependable. We have somewhat of a laidback culture here but we are still a professional business and expect people to perform and present themselves in a professional manner. OH! And, be a nice person who can work independently, be self motivated, and also work collaboratively. Is that really too much to ask?

What about salary and benefits?

This is a full time, hourly position. Depending upon the amount of experience one has will determine the wage offered. Right now our wage range is from $20.00 to $27.00 per hour.

As part of your total compensation package, we offer a full array of benefits. They include paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plus more. We have a summer and fall special schedule with Friday's off.

Does this resonate with you?

If after reading this you're finding yourself nodding yes, then we need to talk. It never hurts to have a conversation. Please go to and hit the APPLY button. There are a handful of questions to answer and then a place to upload your resume. Come on...you know you want to!

(Only qualified candidates will be contacted.)