Administrative Assistant

Cherry Bekaert•Waltham, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our Administrative team is looking for an Administrative Assistant. This role supports office operations by managing front desk reception, assisting staff and visitors, maintaining breakroom and kitchen areas, coordinating meetings and catering, and handling mail and resources. The Assistant plays a key role in representing the firm professionally and ensuring a welcoming, organized environment. This position also contributes to team operations and continuous improvement through active participation, clear communication, and a willingness to learn. The Administrative Assistant will have the opportunity to work onsite from our Waltham, MA office.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Carries out 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.
Responsible for general printing or processing of materials, including office mail distribution.
Maintains guides, resources, binders, or manuals for knowledge management and sharing.
Ensures accuracy of documentation.
Responsible for meeting and event support to include conference room scheduling, catering and other logistics.