Administrative Assistant

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our Administrative team is looking for a Administrative Assistant. The Assistant will have the opportunity to work onsite from our Waltham office. 

This role supports office operations by managing front desk reception, assisting staff and visitors, maintaining breakroom and kitchen areas, coordinating meetings and catering, and handling mail and resources. The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in representing the firm professionally and ensuring a welcoming, organized environment. This position also contributes to team operations and continuous improvement through active participation, clear communication, and a willingness to learn. It is a foundational role with opportunities to grow within the administrative team.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will: 

• Carries out general on-site office tasks such as answering and directing incoming calls, front desk reception, operational support, breakroom and kitchen duties, visitor and staff assistance, and inventory control.
• Responsible for general printing or processing of materials, including office mail distribution.
• Maintains guides, resources, binders, or manuals for knowledge management and sharing. Ensures accuracy of documentation.
• Responsible for meeting and event support to include conference room scheduling, catering and other logistics.

What you bring to the role:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and MS Teams, for communication, scheduling, and collaboration. Experience with general office equipment is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships and interact professionally with clients, stakeholders, and office staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and respectful engagement with colleagues and clients.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.
• Skilled in identifying challenges, asking clarifying questions, and escalating issues appropriately.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adjust to evolving responsibilities and processes.
• Demonstrates growth by learning from experience and applying feedback constructively

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection. 

Pay Range:

$20.00 to $29.00

 

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportun