Administrative Assistant - Government Services

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

Do you have the ability to think three steps ahead, serve a variety of work styles and adapt to an ever-changing environment? HORNE is looking to add an administrative assistant to serve the firm’s government services leadership team. This role is full of exciting, face-paced tasks where no days look the same. Join a high-performing team dedicated to making a difference for all clients and serving others.

 

As the Government Services Administrative Assistant, you will be asked to perform a variety of tasks. You will serve the practice group’s Partner team in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment as well as serving the rest of the practice group. If you have the strong ability to multi-task, learn and adapt to different work preferences, and have strong attention to detail, this is the role for you!

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Anticipating needs and solving problems
• Process, scan, and manage documents
• Process invoices and statements on a weekly to monthly basis
• Maintain and stock common areas such as workroom and supply room
• Manage outgoing mail and create shipping labels
• Manage multiple calendars; arrange meetings, webinars, conference calls, and Zoom video conferences using Outlook
• Coordinate meals for lunch meetings
• Data entry
• Other administrative duties as assigned

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a professional office environment
• Advanced computer and office equipment skills including but not limited to scanners, copiers, printers, binders, projectors, and video conferencing equipment
• Ability to become a Notary Public
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills are required
• Ability to serve different personalities
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook including the use of calendars and managing task assignments via calendar, task or email organization is essential
• Advanced Word skills necessary including tables, header/footer, columns, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills including use of formulas, filters, charts, etc. is helpful
• PowerPoint skills including the insertion and editing of charts, graphics, headers, and footers
• High degree of accuracy and advanced proofing skills
• Professional phone etiquette
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly via all current mediums – phone, text, email, video conference, etc.
• Must pay close attention to detail
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
• Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Flexibility to work overtime if needed – before or after normal business hours
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time is required

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

 

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

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