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KPMG Executive Assistant, Washington National Tax in Washington, District Of Columbia
Business Title: Executive Assistant, Washington National Tax
Requisition Number: 119252 - 21
Function: Business Support Services
Area of Interest:
State: DC
City: Washington
Description:
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Administrative Services at KPMG, within our Administrative & Office Experience organization.
Responsibilities:
Provide a broad scope of administrative services, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings and events (client and internal), arranging catering, arranging travel, providing engagement setup and client billing support, performing client and industry research, liaising with technology and other support teams, drafting letters, communications, presentations, assisting with marketing efforts, and providing other support/deliverables as needed
Build relationships with internal and external clients; understand priorities, projects, and preferences in order to meet expectations and add value; demonstrate professionalism and tact in all interactions; act as a liaison with members of teams, management, and external clients; handle confidential information with discretion
Work with team members to navigate and solve day-to-day problems related to services, technology, relationships, or other issues, including collaborating with Digital Nexus or other internal teams/resources as appropriate
Actively and constructively participate during Administrative Services team meetings and serve on internal project teams to grow knowledge and skills and contribute to the overall success of Administrative Services initiatives
Prioritize competing requirements and/or deadlines effectively; capacity to work overtime, as needed; work in assigned KPMG office 2-3 days per week
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of experience, either in administrative services or customer service-related role; industry knowledge in Audit, Tax, or Advisory services preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred
Strong verbal/written communication, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority. Ability to build productive relationships with peers.
Strong trouble-shooting and organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical / research skills with the ability to take initiative in identifying solutions and communicating findings
Ability to work effectively on a team with common goals and responsibilities; leverage strengths, expertise, and diverse perspectives as a member of a high-performing team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; excellent Web-based research skills and ability to learn firm-wide applications
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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=7002_9_24
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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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