Job Purpose:
To serve as the main point of contact for tax clients, ensuring they receive high-quality customer service and support. This role involves conducting onboarding calls, scheduling appointments, responding to client inquiries, and coordinating with various internal departments to meet client needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Communication:
- Provide customer service and be the point of contact for all tax-related services for clients.
- Schedule and perform welcome calls for new tax clients.
- Respond to all correspondence within 1 business day.
- Call and/or correspond via email with clients to provide information, answer questions, and follow through on requests. Expect a higher volume of calls and emails during peak periods.
Coordination:
- Work with members of various internal departments to address client needs.
- Document the receipt of signed client documents.
- Utilize the resources and knowledge of each professional in their respective departments.
- Ensure all tasks are completed within established deadlines.
- Communicate and share necessary information promptly, ensuring seamless workflows and maintaining efficiency.
Administrative Tasks:
- Process client agreements accurately and efficiently.
- Manage payment transactions, ensuring timely and correct execution of all financial processes.
Competencies:
Integrity
- Consistently demonstrates ethical behavior.
- Addresses minor ethical issues independently.
- Ensures confidentiality and privacy in more complex situations.
Accountability
- Manages own workload and meets deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Takes responsibility for the outcomes of projects.
- Proactively addresses issues and takes corrective actions.
Customer Focused
- Addresses customer needs independently.
- Handles more complex customer inquiries and complaints.
- Consistently seeks ways to improve customer satisfaction.
Time Management / Organization
- Plans and organizes own work efficiently.
- Balances multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Uses advanced organizational tools to manage time.
Communication
- Communicates effectively in a variety of settings.
- Tailors messages to the audience and situation.
- Facilitates productive discussions and meetings.
Teamwork
- Contributes to team goals and objectives.
- Builds positive relationships with team members.
- Resolves minor conflicts within the team.
Self-Motivated
- Takes initiative to improve processes and outcomes.
- Manages own workload and sets personal goals.
- Pursues continuous learning and development.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of customer service background.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments for various client needs and requests.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of G Suite, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to establish rapport with clients and build strong relationships in a friendly and confident manner.
- Ability to prioritize work and complete duties accurately and timely.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of professional-level work experience.
- Previous experience in a tax firm is a plus.
- Salesforce CRM experience a plus.
Performance Metrics:
- Client Satisfaction: Measured by client feedback and satisfaction survey results.
- Efficiency: Timely completion of client onboarding and coordination tasks.
- Communication: Responsiveness to client communication within 1 business day.
- Accuracy: Ensuring accuracy in documentation and client interactions.