Executive Assistant

Company: Bober Markey Fedorovich
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

When looking for the right place to take your career, what's important to you?Big enough to serve regional, national and international clients, but small enough to foster a family atmosphere, Bober Markey Fedorovich is the perfect solution if you're looking for something a little different from the Big Four. From large, publicly held companies to smaller, family owned businesses, our clients come in all shapes and sizes so you'll get opportunities to serve a variety of industries in many different ways.With more than 60 years in business, BMF is one of the region's premier accounting and advisory firms with a long history of serving leading public and private organizations in Northeast Ohio and around the country with reach throughout North America and the world.We--are seeking to add a talented Executive Assistant to our team in our Akron office.Job SummaryThe Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the day to day operations and workflows primarily for our Managing Partner and other C-level executives. This position provides the highest level of professional support to ensure smooth management of all responsibilities and duties, including administration of personal tasks as needed. The Executive Assistant's responsibilities are to maintain optimal office organization, managing highly active and dynamic calendars, and prioritizing incoming correspondence and issues.The Executive Assistant is a direct representative of our Managing Partner / CEO and serves as a liaison, interfacing and coordinating with individuals including clients, associates, management, community leaders, and other professionals. This position requires an experienced Executive Assistant with a superior work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, and has the utmost ability to manage confidential information with discretion.--In addition, the Executive Assistant must be an execution-based, results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast paced environment, with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.--Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Functions as an extension of the Partners--by anticipating and proactively addressing needs.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for communications and handles inquiries, correspondence, and requests.
• Conducts personal assistant functions as required to enable smooth coordination between the Partners'--business and personal requirements.
• Coordinates, organizes, and maintains dynamic daily schedules in addition to personal and business calendars.
• Prepares and drafts materials including correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Coordinates business and personal travel arrangements.
• Organizes and maintains information in various databases and systems.
• Performs other functions such as greeting clients and visitors, arranging meetings and conference calls, and preparation of conference rooms.
• Cover reception desk during vacations, breaks, etc. and assist with other administrative duties as required.
• Serves on designated Committees as specified.--Job Requirements
  • Must be able to represent the Partners and the Firm with a high degree of professionalism.--
  • Exceptional planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and handle issues effectively with diplomacy and tact.
  • Demonstrated capability in exercising good judgment and developing sound decisions in a variety of situations.
  • Operates with a strong sense of urgency and is highly execution-oriented.
  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills, with the ability to process new information quickly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships while working collaboratively with individuals inside and outside of the Firm.
  • Ability to easily adjust priorities and adapt to change as needed in a fast-paced environment.
  • Extremely dependable, proactive, and self-motivated.
  • Demonstrated ability to strictly maintain confidential information.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications to include: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be flexible with work schedule and available to respond to issues and requests outside of regular business hours.Required Education and Experience
    • Associate's degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
    • Minimum of five years of previous experience working as an Executive Assistant managing C-level executives required.
    • Experience with a professional services firm is preferred, but not required.Why You Should Consider BMFOur employees enjoy highly competitive compensation and benefits packages; receive ongoing training and professional development on the latest technical issues; and an energetic culture that encourages teamwork!

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