Support Associate; In-Person

Support Associate
Department:
Support/Transaction Advisory Services

Location:

Downtown Austin, TX
Compensation:
Starting at $25/hour – Commensurate with Experience

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest locally owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are proud to have been included in Accounting Today’s 'Best Accounting Firms to Work For' list for 13 consecutive years. In the past six years, we’ve earned the No.

1 ranking three times.

We’re redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:

• Instilling the belief that “No success at work is worth failure at home,” while recognizing everyone’s version of “home” is unique to them
• Leaning on our core values and showing genuine care and concern for one another
• Empowering our people to do what’s best for them, while providing exceptional client service
• Cultivating an environment that allows our people to thrive personally
• Investing in the professional growth of our people

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As a support associate for our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of client engagements by providing operational and administrative support throughout the engagement lifecycle. Leveraging organizational skills, attention to detail, and a variety of different software, you will assist with pre-engagement setup, ongoing engagement support, and post-engagement closeout tasks. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team, contribute to the success of high-impact client engagements, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience preferred
  • Experience at a CPA or professional services firm is a plus, but other customer service/hospitality experience coupled with administrative skills will also be considered
• Ability to master and leverage a variety of software/technologies
  • Tasks will require proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and One Note), Docusign, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work efficiently and turn around projects quickly
• Superior organization and project management skills with proven ability to be detail-oriented, appropriately prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and with others to help accomplish the overall mission and goals of the firm
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, including managing competing demands and dealing with frequent changes, interruptions, or unexpected events
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• PTO: 22 days (increases with firm tenure) plus 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
• Annual bonus through profit-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan including profit-sharing contribution
• Insurance: medical insurance (cafeteria plan including medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts), dental insurance, vision insurance, term-life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing professional education
• Many more perks and benefits

Employees must work a minimum of 30 hours a week to be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Limited Purpose Medical Flexible Spending Account, Full Medical Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Term Life and AD&D, Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program.