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Administrative Assistant

Location: Abingdon, Virginia 

Reports To: Firm Partners 

Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt) 

At SpieglerBlevins, our reputation is built on a commitment to our client's success, as well as the broad success of our local community. We take great pride in the quality of services we offer clients, and how, through dedicated strategic planning, we are helping to build our local business community…one success at a time. 

SpieglerBlevins offers a culture of respect, teamwork, integrity, and pride as well as competitive wages based on experience and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, disability insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid sick leave, and holidays and a generous paid time off plan. 

Primary Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant is a pivotal member of our staff and is the first point of contact for SpieglerBlevins with the clients, visitors, or anyone contacting our firm, both in-person and on the telephone. The position is responsible for managing the front desk and performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks across the organization. This position is also cross-trained to field basic accounting, payroll, and tax inquiries as needed. Duties include but are not limited to: 

Reception duties:

  • Warmly welcome clients, their family members and other visitors to the building
  • Answer telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner, ascertaining the nature of calls and determining the staff member to whom the call should be directed
  • Provide basic and accurate information in response to telephone and in-person inquiries from clients and redirect more in-depth requests to other staff members as needed
  • Ensure reception area and conference room is tidy, presentable and welcoming
  • Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling visitor access as needed

Administrative duties:

  • Collect, sort and distribute mail/deliveries on a daily basis
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for meetings, including coordination of invitations, logistics, agendas and meeting minutes
  • Manage client communications and document storage and exchange applications
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school or associate degree, and minimum three years of experience as a receptionist, front office representative or similar role
  • Warm, friendly personality and positive customer service attitude. Ability to maintain calm demeanor, be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
  • Hands-on experience and strong comfort level with multi-line phone and voicemail systems
  • Strong multitasking and time-management skills are essential, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with QuickBooks® and/or QuickBooks® Online a plus

Compensation: Dependent upon experience. Benefits package offered, including health and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid sick leave and holidays as well as vacation package.

To apply: All qualified applicants interested in this position are encouraged to apply by emailing a resume, cover letter and list of three professional references. Please include “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. Position will remain open until filled.  No calls please.

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SpieglerBlevins, is an equal opportunity employer. SpieglerBlevins, is a drug- free workplace. Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.