Administrative Assistant

Company Description

Sanft Accounting & Tax, LLC is a certified public accounting and consulting firm that helps clients achieve their business and personal financial goals through innovative, high-quality services. The firm provides comprehensive tax planning and preparation for individuals and businesses, bookkeeping, payroll, sales-tax return preparation, business start-up support, and audit representation before the IRS and Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Clients rely on the team to be proactive, accurate, and timely, with a strong focus on professionalism and trust.

With offices in Watertown and Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Sanft Accounting & Tax, LLC is dedicated to client success and long-term relationships.

The Administrative Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Watertown, WI. This position supports daily office operations by managing incoming calls, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and maintaining organized records and files. Responsibilities include preparing and processing routine correspondence, assisting with data entry for bookkeeping and payroll documents, and handling copying, scanning, and mailing tasks. The Administrative Assistant coordinates calendars and meetings for team members, helps maintain office supplies and equipment, and provides general administrative support to accountants and leadership to ensure efficient client service.

• Strong Administrative Assistance and Clerical Skills, including organizing records, managing scheduling, and supporting daily office operations.
• Professional Phone Etiquette and Communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly and courteously with clients and team members.
• Experience in Executive Administrative Assistance or supporting senior staff, with comfort handling confidential information and prioritizing tasks.
• Proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, calendar tools); familiarity with accounting or tax environments is beneficial.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and time management; ability to work on-site in Watertown, WI and collaborate in a team-oriented setting.
• Prior experience in an administrative role; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, and additional coursework or certification in office administration or accounting support is a plus.