Careers at SLR

SLR Accounting & Tax Services LLC, located in Mandeville, Louisiana, is a growing, client-focused accounting firm. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, personalized financial, payroll, and administrative services to our small business clients. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented professional to join our close-knit team. This multi-faceted role serves as the face of our firm while providing critical administrative and accounts payable support.

Position Overview

As a Receptionist / Administrative & Accounts Payable Assistant, you will wear several hats. You will manage our front desk to ensure a welcoming client experience, handle daily office administration, and directly assist our accounting team by managing accounts payable (AP) processing for a select portfolio of clients.

Front Desk & Reception

• Greet clients and visitors with a warm, professional demeanor
• Answer incoming phone calls, route messages accurately, and manage the general firm email inbox
• Schedule and confirm client appointments and manage office calendars
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail, deliveries, and client tax/accounting documents

Administrative Support

• Assemble client tax returns or financial packages for delivery
• Order office supplies and keep the reception and conference areas tidy
• Run errands for the firm and clients (banks, post office, etc.)
• Miscellaneous administrative support, filing, and copying documents

Accounts Payable Services

• Process accounts payable for designated firm clients, including coding invoices, verifying data, and entering bills into accounting software
• Process AP checks and online payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and research/resolve billing discrepancies
• Maintain clear communication with clients and their vendors regarding payment statuses

Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or office assistant role; prior experience with basic accounts payable or bookkeeping is highly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop is a strong plus
• High accuracy in data entry and a sharp eye for spotting discrepancies in financial documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and personal client data with absolute confidentiality
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment (especially during tax season)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Paid Vacation
• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly team environment

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