Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Mowery & Schoenfeld is a top 150 accounting and advisory firm dedicated to providing exceptional and comprehensive services to our clients and unmatched opportunities for our employees.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and team members. This role manages reception operations, mail and shipping functions, billing support, records management, and a variety of administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth operation of the office. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing excellent service.

Essential Responsibilities

Answer and direct incoming phone calls.

Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.

Monitor voicemail and forward messages to the appropriate team members, copying designated personnel as needed.

Accept and distribute deliveries.

Check the secure box outside the office front door at least once each day.

Check the office mailbox, sort incoming items, and distribute mail.

Prepare certified mail forms and express mail when needed.

Scan and distribute mail for remote employees as needed.

Document & Records Management

Monitor incoming faxes, name and route documents to the appropriate recipients, move completed items to the distributed faxes folder, and delete spam.

Scan certified mail receipts and return receipt cards together and distribute them to the individuals indicated on the forms.

Scan, save, and organize designated monthly investment statements and update the related Excel tracking spreadsheet.

Update client information in the firm system as directed, including contact information.

Shipping & Logistics

Arrange outbound shipments through USPS, UPS, and FedEx.

Enter shipment tracking numbers in the related project within the firm system.

Maintain copies of shipping labels and confirm delivery before closing shipment records.

Billing & Accounting Support

Review approved invoices, print them, and complete mailed invoice processing, excluding invoices assigned to designated team members.

Prepare monthly retainer billing at the beginning of each month.

Office Operations

Monitor and replenish supplies and beverages in conference rooms

Complete miscellaneous administrative tasks and special requests as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Administrative, receptionist, office coordination, or customer service experience.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information professionally.

Dependable, service-oriented approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

Experience in a professional services, financial services, legal, or accounting environment.

Experience with billing, invoicing, payment processing, mail operations, shipping platforms, or client database systems.

Familiarity with document scanning, electronic filing, and spreadsheet tracking.

Key Competencies

Professional communication and client service

Organization and time management

Accuracy and attention to detail

Initiative and problem-solving

Confidentiality and dependability

Adaptability and teamwork

Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC