Current job title: Administrative
Assistant
Industry: Certified Public Accounting
Firm.
Department: Chief Executive
Officer/President
Years worked in this industry: 16
Years worked in this department: 16
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Previous
employers.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 1
Typical work hours: 40-44 hours week
during non-busy season.
Weekends or overtime hours: During the
months of January – April, I do work Saturdays. I do not get paid for
overtime.
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.):
approx. $56,000.
Benefits (direct or indirect): 401(k),
Section 125 Plan.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Financial Report, Tax Returns, Workpapers.
A typical day on the job: Very busy.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: You are never bored.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Sometimes, it is hard to keep
up with the pace of the job.
Type of workspace/office:
Office
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Supporting my boss, Cash
Management, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Organization Skills.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, copier/scanner, fax.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, sometimes PowerPoint.
Critical soft skills: You need to be
able to work with different types of personalities. I like to treat
everyone as my customer and give them the best service!
Pace of this position: Very fast.
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.
