Ryan & Wetmore, PC
Administrative and Tax Assistant
Who We Are
Ryan & Wetmore is a full-service accounting, tax, and management consulting firm, servicing the Metropolitan Washington, DC, area since 1988. We provide a proactive approach with our clients and staff in our traditional and non-traditional consulting services.
We work hard to earn our clients’ confidence by encouraging open communication year-round. Through our numerous consulting engagements, we have become trusted business advisors. We do this by balancing our objectives of keeping an unbiased perspective and being our clients’ advocate. This approach has enabled us to help clients become more efficient, more competitive, and, therefore, more profitable.
Our employees are given the autonomy and trust to work on deadline-driven client deliverables independently while sharing close relationships with their supervisors. At Ryan & Wetmore, we believe that we can only be our greatest if our team is equipped with the best tools, content with their work environment, and energized to excel.
About The Role
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team in this important role. As an Administrative and Tax Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our business. You will be responsible for assisting with accounting and tax-related tasks, providing administrative support to the office, and ensuring that the office runs smoothly. If you enjoy working with numbers, have excellent organizational skills, and have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, this could be the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the tax and accounting teams
- Assist with filing and organizing client records and documents
- Process and deliver tax returns and other client deliverables
- Maintain and file tax and financial documents
- Assist with scheduling meetings, greeting clients and answering phones
- Enter data into accounting and tax software and update databases
- Prepare correspondence and reports in response to requests from clients and other team members
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and other team members
- Perform other duties as assigned by managers
About You
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn new software
- Detail-oriented and able to work with accuracy and precision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and desire to grow professionally
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental & Life Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Plan
- Dependent Care Plan
- Parking Reimbursement
- SmartBenefits® Program
- 10 Paid Holidays Annually
- 16 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (0-5 years of employment)
- 21 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (over 5 years of employment)
- Training In-House
Internships.
Frequently asked questions:
What current placements do you offer?
Currently, we offer Accounting Internship and Marketing Internship positions, however always be on the lookout for additional opportunities.
As an Accounting Intern, what will I do?
Check out the following job description.
As a Marketing Intern, what will I do?
Check out the following job description.
How long do the internships last?
Internship contracts start with a 3-month (semester-long) commitment, however, can be extended for candidates who express interest. Many interns choose to stay on as interns until they graduate from their undergraduate degree, and move into Jr. Staff or Staff Accountant positions.
What will my schedule look like?
When you become an intern at R&W we will ask for your availability. Our goal is to make it a flexible opportunity for you that surrounds your school and extracurricular schedule. Our core hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM, so generally, there will be overlap with these times.
When do internships start?
Internships generally align with university semester schedules (Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates). However, these dates can be flexible to match your needs!
Where can I intern?
Internship placements can be based out of our 3 office locations; Bethesda, MD, Frederick, MD, and Vienna, VA.
How many hours will I put in?
Interns generally work between 25-29 hours per week. Your hours might look different if you have a midterm, final, or soccer game coming up. We are here to support you at school and in the office.
What are the benefits of interning at Ryan & Wetmore
Assistance, mentorship, career pathway into accounting (Accounting Intern -> Jr. Staff Accountant -> Staff Accountant), networking, opportunities, software training, Invitations to lunch with great coworkers, and free coffee in the office