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Office Manager (Operations)

JLM HR Consulting


Job Location:

Rockville, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 90000
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Be the Operational Backbone of a Growing CPA Firm

Are you someone who naturally stays one step ahead Do you thrive on creating organized systems improving processes and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks

Our client is seeking an experienced Office & Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of a CPA firm while leading the administrative team with confidence accountability and professionalism.

This is much more than a traditional office management position. Youll serve as the operational hub of our organizationkeeping projects on schedule supporting our employees improving processes managing office systems and ensuring the administrative team delivers exceptional service to both internal and external clients.

Our ideal candidate is proactive rather than reactive. You dont wait to be reminded about deadlinesyou anticipate them. You enjoy building efficient workflows solving problems before they arise and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

If youre an organized leader who takes ownership enjoys improving operations and believes details matter wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do
Office & Business Operations
  • Oversee the daily operations of the office to ensure efficiency and exceptional client service.
  • Supervise and coordinate the workflow of the administrative team.
  • Monitor work assignments and deadlines to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
  • Anticipate upcoming priorities and proactively address potential obstacles.
  • Manage office calendars scheduling meetings and administrative activities.
  • Produce reports business correspondence and professional documents.
  • Draft engagement letters contracts and other business documents.
  • Review client billing for completeness and accuracy.
  • Recommend operational improvements that enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Develop and document office procedures and standard operating processes.
  • Support firm leadership with strategic and operational initiatives.
Human Resources Administration
  • Coordinate recruiting activities and support the hiring process.
  • Facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding.
  • Create and deactivate employee system accounts.
  • Maintain confidential employee personnel records.
  • Coordinate the firms performance review process.
  • Support employee training and professional development initiatives.
  • Serve as a resource for employee questions while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Systems Administration
  • Administer company software applications.
  • Train employees on payroll and internal business systems.
  • Ensure employee information is maintained accurately across company systems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve technology utilization and office workflows.
What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will:

  • Take ownership of projects without requiring frequent follow-up from leadership.
  • Keep multiple priorities moving while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
  • Hold themselves and their team accountable for delivering high-quality work.
  • Build systems and processes that improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Anticipate business needs and proactively recommend solutions.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with leadership employees and clients.
  • Foster a culture of organization accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

  • Highly proactive and self-directed.
  • Exceptionally organized and detail oriented.
  • Process-driven and continuously looking for ways to improve operations.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • An effective coach who can motivate and support an administrative team.
  • A strong problem solver who takes initiative.
  • Professional dependable and trustworthy.
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 35 years of office management operations management or business administration experience.
  • Experience supervising or leading administrative staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Experience creating or improving office processes and workflows.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook Word and Excel.
  • Excellent organizational written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project coordination and follow-through abilities.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends during the tax busy season.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration Human Resources Accounting or a related field.
  • Experience working in a CPA firm accounting firm or other professional services environment.
  • Experience with payroll administration or HRIS systems.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Tax Dome Ultra Tax and Sure Prep tools strongly desired.
  • Experience supporting recruiting onboarding and employee development.
Why Join Our Team

We believe great businesses are built by great people.

As our Office Manager youll play a key leadership role in helping our firm operate efficiently while supporting the professionals who serve our clients every day. Youll have the opportunity to make meaningful improvements influence how work gets done and contribute to a collaborative culture where initiative and innovation are valued.

If youre looking for a role where your organizational skills leadership and operational expertise will make a visible impact wed love to meet you.

Apply Today

If youre a proactive operations professional who enjoys leading people improving processes and ensuring work gets done accurately and on time wed love to hear from you.


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