Administrative Assistant

Vaco of Highspring is hiring a full time administrative assistant for a busy CPA firm in Jacksonville FL. This role is onsite and looking for someone to start ASAP. There is room for growth. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to support a busy professional services office. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This role requires a dependable professional who can manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy in business correspondence, and support office operations through effective use of technology and firm management software. Location: Southside of Jacksonville, FL Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm Compensation: $22 per hour Key Responsibilities Prepare, edit, format, and distribute professional business correspondence and documents. Manage emails, calendars, notifications, and administrative communications. Provide administrative support to office leadership and staff. Maintain accurate records and organize electronic files. Assist with client communications and follow-up activities. Utilize firm management and CRM software to track activities, manage workflows, and maintain data accuracy. Coordinate schedules, meetings, and administrative projects. Support general office operations and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Required Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong document formatting and business correspondence skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and effectively use cloud-based CRM and firm management software. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Professional demeanor and commitment to excellent client service Preferred Qualifications Previous administrative assistant, executive assistant, office coordinator, or related administrative experience. Experience working with CRM, accounting, legal, financial services, or professional services software systems. Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology platforms. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is professional, dependable, technically proficient, and capable of producing polished business communications while supporting the daily administrative needs of a growing professional services firm. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.