Professional Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Location

Gulfport, MS | United States

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

The receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors to TMH locations. This position is important because it represents the first impression of the company, and the individuals who fill these positions are considered valuable because they are the image of TMH. Although skills are required, the main qualification is the ability to greet people with a smile, maintain a positive attitude, embrace the TMH brand at all times, and participate in a healthy culture of being passionate about the people in the communities that TMH serves. This role also includes many administrative duties in assisting clients as well as office staff with tax return processing. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Welcome visitors to TMH by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
• Process client payments, post payments and make deposits.
• Handling of confidential client information to include scanning client information, e-filing tax returns and extensions and making sure e-files have been accepted by deadlines.
• Running errands to include going to the bank, post office, picking up information from clients etc., so reliable transportation is a must.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

High school or GED equivalent is required. Experience is not necessary, but will be considered. An associate degree or college degree is not required but will be considered.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  

Telephone skills, Email and Text skills, verbal communication, Microsoft Office Skills, Computer Skills (browser usage, basic search engine query, printing, file management, etc.) Listening, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Organizational Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:  

Must be able to sit for long periods and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen.

To apply, email a resume and relevant information to Heather Young at [email protected].

Topp McWhorter Harvey, PLLC traces it roots back to 1977 and has since grown to be the one of the largest public accounting firms in Mississippi. With over one hundred years of combined experience among our partners, TMH possesses the mature ability to compete with the services of any national firm. Our growth and success have been accomplished following our philosophy of one-on-one attention with each of our clients, large and small. We value team players which are diverse in ability and experience, yet connected with this region. Presently, our firm consists of over seventy staff members at four different locations. TMH is committed to providing personal service and production of the highest quality work. To advance our efforts in this regard, the firm belongs to the Private Companies Practice Section of the Division for CPA Firms of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where we have a peer review of our audit practice and system of quality control on a regular basis.

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