Office Receptionist (Part-time)

Manay CPA
Marietta, GA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Students or recent graduates with a passion for professional services and a willingness to learn will find this part-time role in a growing CPA firm in Marietta, GA, offers a welcoming environment and opportunities for development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in customer service or administrative support and an interest in accounting or finance
    — “Candidates who are interested in eventually pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or professional services are especially encouraged to apply.”
  • Individuals seeking part-time work with flexibility during peak periods and a desire to grow professionally
    — “Opportunity for additional hours during peak periods, particularly around tax deadlines”
  • Personable, detail-oriented individuals who can balance independent work with teamwork in a professional setting
    — “Comfortable working independently and as part of a team”

Things to consider

  • Afternoon availability is required, which may limit candidates with full-time or morning-focused schedules
    — “Afternoon availability is required”
  • The role is part-time, averaging 20 hours per week, and may not provide full-time benefits or career progression
    — “Part-time position, averaging approximately 20 hours per week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “fast learner who enjoys learning new things”
  • Emphasize your experience in maintaining a professional and organized environment, if applicable
    — “Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area”
  • Showcase your communication skills and ability to interact with diverse people in your application materials
    — “Comfortable communicating with different types of people”
  • Demonstrate your initiative by mentioning any prior experience with administrative or office tasks
    — “Previous front desk, customer service, or office experience is a plus, but not required.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Maintaining a welcoming and professional office environment
  • Supporting the day-to-day operations of the office
Typical background
Previous front desk, customer service, or office experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceAdministrative TasksOffice ManagementCommunication

Preferred

AccountingFinance

Stack & domain

CommunicationTeamworkAttention To DetailCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsComputer Skills

About the role

Original posting from Manay CPA via Lever

Who We Are

Manay CPA Inc. is a full-service CPA firm providing accounting, tax, financial, and business consulting services to U.S. businesses and international companies expanding into the United States.

We are a growing, international team serving clients across the U.S. and are committed to providing professional, responsive, and high-quality service to our clients and community.

We are looking for a Part-Time Front Desk Support team member to help create a welcoming and professional experience for our clients, visitors, and team members while supporting the day-to-day operations of our office.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is a fast learner, and is excited to develop new skills in a professional environment. Candidates who are interested in eventually pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or professional services are especially encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
  • Professional and international work environment
  • Ongoing training and learning opportunities
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Paid holidays, subject to company policy
  • Opportunity for additional hours during peak periods

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and welcome clients, visitors, and guests in a friendly and professional manner
  • Answer incoming phone calls, take messages, and direct callers to the appropriate team member
  • Respond to basic inquiries and assist visitors with their needs
  • Notify team members when clients or visitors arrive
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
  • Receive, scan and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries
  • Assist with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other shipping needs
  • Help maintain office supplies and notify the appropriate team member when supplies need to be replenished
  • Assist with basic administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, photocopying, data entry, and document organization
  • Assist with meeting room preparation and other office arrangements as needed
  • Support food orders, meetings, and other office activities when requested
  • Follow basic office, visitor, and security procedures
  • Provide general support to the team as needed
  • Learn and assist with additional administrative or accounting-related tasks over time, based on interest and ability
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

We are looking for someone who is::

  • A fast learner who enjoys learning new things
  • Friendly, approachable, and professional
  • Comfortable communicating with different types of people
  • Dependable, punctual, and responsible
  • Organized and attentive to detail
  • Positive and willing to help wherever needed
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable with basic computer tasks and willing to learn new systems
  • Interested in developing professionally and taking on additional responsibilities over time

Previous front desk, customer service, or office experience is a plus, but not required.

Students, recent graduates, and candidates who are excited to learn and interested in eventually pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or professional services are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are personable, dependable, eager to learn, and looking for an opportunity to gain experience in a professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

Schedule:

  • Part-time position, averaging approximately 20 hours per week
  • Afternoon availability is required
  • Additional hours may be available during peak periods, particularly around tax deadlines
  • Schedule will be coordinated based on business needs and availability

Manay CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Source: Manay CPA careers (Lever)

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