Administrative Assistant
Current · Fair Lawn
About the Company
At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.
Administrative Assistant – CPA Firm
Savastano Kaufman is a forward-thinking CPA firm located in Fair Lawn, NJ, providing accounting, taxation, IRS resolution, and consulting services to individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized service to every client.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with prior CPA firm experience to support daily office operations, client communications, and administrative needs.
The ideal candidate is a dependable, client-focused professional who understands the fast-paced nature of a CPA firm, can manage multiple priorities, and takes pride in providing exceptional administrative support to firm leadership and accounting professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Manage front desk operations, including greeting clients, answering phones, and directing inquiries.
Coordinate client appointments, scheduling, follow-ups, and communications.
Provide administrative support to firm principals and accounting staff, including calendar management, correspondence, and timekeeping.
Prepare meeting materials, reports, presentations, and client correspondence.
Organize and maintain client files, records, and referral partner information.
Assist with tax return assembly, electronic filing, and distribution of completed tax documents.
Coordinate client mailings, document requests, and general outreach.
Maintain accurate client information and administrative records.
Handle confidential client and financial information with professionalism and discretion.
Support general office operations and assist with additional administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
2+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a CPA or public accounting firm.
Prior experience supporting tax and accounting professionals strongly preferred.
Familiarity with CPA firm operations, client documentation, and tax-season deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with tax software or accounting firm document management systems is a plus.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-service-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and thrive in a fast-paced office environment.
Compensation & Benefits
The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
We provide a robust benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.