Personal Assistant to CEO of CPA Firm

Somich & Associates CPAs
Job Description

Position Summary 

The Personal Assistant will provide high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support to the CEO.  The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and deadlines to maximize leadership effectiveness 
  • Coordinate travel arrangements (both work and personal) and itineraries 
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and documents 
  • Assist with client communications and scheduling 
  • Support onboarding processes for new clients 
  • Coordinate internal and external events, meetings, and Firm initiatives 
  • Serve as a liaison between President, department heads, and staff 
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, retreats, and planning sessions 
  • Assist with special projects, reporting, and workflow improvements 
  • Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical) 
  • Track projects, deadlines, and task follow-ups 
  • Run personal errands 
  • Assist with scheduling and managing personal administrative and private estate needs 
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism 

Qualifications & Skills 

  • 3+ years of personal assistant, administrative, or executive assistant experience 
  • Experience supporting Partners and/or Executives in a professional services environment (CPA firm, law firm, consulting firm, or similar) preferred
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities 
  • High level of discretion and professionalism 
  • Ability to anticipate needs and work proactively 
  • Tech-savvy: MS 365, Google Workspace, scheduling software, CRM systems 

Key Competencies 

  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Proactive problem-solving 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments 
  • Professional judgment and confidentiality 

Benefits & Perks 

  • Competitive compensation 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Paid time off and holidays 
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Supportive, collaborative firm culture 
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