Office Administrator/Receptionist

VBA CPAs is a local CPA firm founded in 1980 and is located in Kentwood, MI. VBA provides accounting and tax services to small and medium sized privately held companies, non-profit entities as well as individual clients. 

VBA is currently looking for an individual to assist in multiple areas of our practice.  Duties would include performing clerical/administrative tasks, serving as our main receptionist, and processing tax return and tracking due dates. This is an in-office only position, not remote. An ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

 ·         Excellent organizational skills to perform clerical/administrative tasks for office. The position will be assisting in various administration tasks and will assist partners and professional staff with various projects.

 ·         Professional and friendly demeanor to greet our clients in person as well as answering our phones.  We believe a professional service firm should provide direct human interaction for our clients, as opposed to a computer based automated system.

 ·         Ability to manage multiple tasks while coping with numerous interruptions related to client visits and telephone calls.

 ·         Willingness and ability to learn our software systems to assist with the administration of our firm.

 ·         Processing tax returns, engagement letters and notices. Knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax, Axcess Workflow, Axcess Practice, and/or SafeSend Returns a plus.

 ·         Interviewing and oversight of processing interns for busy season.

 ·         Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel to assist our professional staff with processing of financial statements and/or other special projects.

 ·         Responsible for updating and maintaining the company website.

 ·         Accounting skills and ability to assist with billing and recording deposits. QuickBooks knowledge a plus.

Educational Requirements

An associate degree in business/accounting or equivalent experience

Hour Requirements

8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday with overtime requirements including some Saturday hours during busy months.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.  VBA offers a medical insurance plan; 401K plan and paid vacation and holiday time.

VBA provides a family friendly atmosphere where we value our team and seek to build a culture where people realize their potential and experience a rewarding career providing clients with a high-quality service at prices that represent a value.

Please contact Amy Vander Sloot at 616-957-0691 to apply for this position.  Visit our website at www.vbacpas.com for more information about our firm or to apply online through our career page.