Executive Assistant to Principal

Description Ryan is the leading tax services firm in North America, with the
largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive
range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and
consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including audit
defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process
improvement and automation, tax appeals, and strategic planning. Join
the fastest growing major firm in the industry and its team of
industry-recognized professionals who serve a growing portfolio of
the world's most prominent Fortune 1000 companies.

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant uses experience and professionalism to
support the Principals in their daily responsibilities. The
position's primary focus is to provide outstanding executive support,
while representing the Firm in a professional manner. Daily tasks
will be challenging and demanding, and should be handled with the
utmost confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

� Drafts and reviews client engagement letters or other
necessary documentation.

� Reviews and edits client-related documentation submitted by
Managers.

� Utilizes strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.

� Answers telephone calls, takes accurate and concise
messages.

� Maintains client and administrative filing procedures.

� Maintains calendar appointments and deadlines to ensure
proper accountability and client deadlines are observed.

� Organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks and completes them
under time constraints.

� Maintains communications (email, written, phone, and fax)
while Principals are traveling.

� Reads, sorts, and distributes incoming mail to the
appropriate Principal. Routes original client-related documentation
to ensure timely delivery to Managers when client deadlines are
involved.

� Schedules appointments and coordinates extensive travel
schedules.

� Maintains daily correspondence and filing.

� Tracks and reports time and expenses in detail for self and
Principals.

� Creates and edits PowerPoint presentations.

� Maintains a professional and positive attitude at all times
and provides assistance when other Executive Assistants are
unavailable or need support.

� Greets vendors, clients, job applicants, and other visitors
and arranges transportation services when needed.

� Performs routine clerical duties, such as filing,
photocopying, and collating as needed.

� Assists with monthly reporting and other administrative
duties.

� Assists with meeting and event planning.

� Assists with other projects as needed.

� Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High-school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) and seven
years related administrative support experience with �C-Suite�
executives; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced
skills in Microsoft� Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and
Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Work Environment:

� Independent travel requirement: None.

� Overtime required as necessary (weekend/evening
availability).

Requirements N/A