Administrative Assistant

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support office operations from our Houston, TX office. The role involves managing front desk reception, assisting staff and visitors, maintaining breakroom and kitchen areas, coordinating meetings and catering, handling mail, and supporting overall office operations.

• Perform 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.
• Handle general printing or processing of materials, including office mail distribution.
• Maintain guides, resources, binders, or manuals for knowledge management and sharing.
• Ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Provide meeting and event support, including conference room scheduling, catering, and other logistics.

• 1‑2 years of administrative or receptionist experience (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and MS Teams.
• Experience with general office equipment (preferred).
• Ability to build positive relationships and interact professionally with clients, stakeholders, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and respectful engagement.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.
• Skilled at identifying challenges, asking clarifying questions, and escalating issues appropriately.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adapt to evolving responsibilities.
• Demonstrates growth by learning from experience and applying feedback constructively.

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• Opportunity to innovate and perform engaging work.
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling career growth and continuous professional development.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on wellbeing.
• Flexibility to do impactful work and maintain work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Salary range: $19.75 - $26.44 per hour. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous paid time off; retirement plans; paid care leave; and other programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.