Marketing and Communications Associate

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Founded in 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) delivers big four firepower to local American firms. Our rapid growth has made us a magnet for leading firms nationwide, eager to join our revolution in accounting. We empower small to mid-market firms with PE-backed capital, strategic technology partnerships, and innovative workforce solutions—including national recruiting and offshore support—while preserving a personal, local touch. With a presence in over half the US, 17 regional offices, 900 dedicated professionals, and offshore operations in Asia, we're the fastest-growing accounting firm in the nation and well on our way to the top 20. At Crete PA, our culture and relationships are the cornerstone of our success, and we’re always looking for talented, ambitious people to join our team. Do you have what it takes to keep up?

Our partner firm, Abacus! is hiring!

Objective:

You’re the glue that keeps our communication, events, and programs connected and cohesive. From crafting messages to supporting events, you’ll make sure the Abacus Experience shines through in everything we do. Whether it’s helping employees understand key updates, ensuring our brand stays strong, or making firm-wide programs easy and accessible, you’ll play a vital role in reinforcing our culture. Your job? Keep communication clear, programs running smoothly, and events engaging—all while making it effortless for employees and clients to connect with our message.

Essential Functions:

1.      Keep Communication Clear & Engaging – Assist in crafting and delivering internal and external communication, including newsletters, announcements, emails, blogs, and firm updates.

2.      Lead Firm Programs to Excellence – Oversee day-to-day program coordination, ensuring that firm-wide initiatives are aligned, accessible, and easy to navigate for employees and clients.

3.      Bring Events to Life – Provide logistical and communication support for firm-wide events, ensuring seamless execution and a top-tier experience for attendees.

4.      Create Content That Connects – Write and design visuals, presentations, and marketing materials that reinforce our brand, culture, and the Abacus Experience.

5.      Ensure Cohesion Across All Channels – Work to align firm messaging, events, and programs with our culture, ensuring clarity and cohesion.

6.      Be the Connector Between Teams – Collaborate across departments to gather information, share updates, and ensure smooth communication between employees, leadership, and clients.

7.      Manage Social & Digital Engagement – Assist with social media content, scheduling, and engagement to keep employees and clients informed and involved.

8.      Advance Reputation & Branding Efforts – Support award nominations, press releases, Google Business profiles, and external communications to promote the firm’s brand and success stories.

9.      Stay Organized & On Track – Maintain calendars, timelines, and planning tools to ensure events, programs, and communications are executed on time.

10.  Measure & Improve – Track engagement, gather feedback, and identify ways to make communication, events, and programs even better.

11.  Support Special Projects – Assist with rebranding initiatives, visual storytelling, and digital engagement projects that reinforce the Abacus brand.

12.  Support Branding & Asset Management – Help keep brand assets organized and accessible while ensuring consistency across platforms.

Competencies:

1.      Engaging Communication Skills – Knows how to write, design, and deliver messages that connect with employees and clients.

2.      Organized & Detail-Oriented – Can juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities without missing a beat.

3.      Brand & Culture Champion – Ensures every communication, event, and program reinforces the Abacus Experience and company values.

4.      Social Media & Digital Fluency – Comfortable with managing content and engagement across multiple platforms.

5.      Collaborative & Proactive – Works across departments to ensure alignment and engagement in messaging and events.

6.      Quick Thinker & Problem Solver – Can adapt and adjust when things shift, finding creative solutions to keep things running smoothly.

7.      Continuous Learner – Open to new ideas, tools, and approaches to improve communication, engagement, and program effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct reports. Reports to the Communication & Events Manager.

Position Expectations & Work Environment

Full-time, salaried exempt position with flexibility in work schedule, but on-site presence is required for major events and initiatives. Some extended hours may be required for event execution and communication deadlines.

Location & Travel

Based in Springfield, MO, serving employees across multiple office locations and remote teams. Occasional travel for firm events and meetings.

Required Education & Experience

1.      Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.

2.      Certifications:  Accredited Business Communicator (ABC), Communication Management Professional (CMP), Professional Certified Marketer (PCM), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) a plus. 

3.      1-3 years of experience in corporate communication, events, branding, or employee engagement.

4.      Proven ability to create engaging content, support firm programs, and assist in event planning.

5.      Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with an ability to align messaging with the firm’s brand and culture.

6.      Proficiency in design applications (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Canva), video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects, CapCut), email marketing systems (MailChimp), and website management (WordPress) preferred.

Physical Demands

Regular communication across all levels of the firm (verbal, written, virtual). The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional lifting, event setup, and travel required.  Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in all job functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The mission and values of our firm set the cultural foundation of the firm. All employees are required to agree with our mission and values and make them a priority during their employment. Our values are Integrity, Client Service Orientation, People Focus, Positive Attitude, and Ownership. Our mission is to create long-lasting relationships with our clients and employees by providing services through mutually profitable partnering alliances and by attracting and retaining the best employees who share our commitment to excellence and our dedication to professionalism. Above all, to glorify God in everything we do.

Abacus!, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.

Your Abacus Experience: You’ll find that things are distinctively different here at Abacus, and we’re proud of it.  We center on one key component: people.  We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you’ll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture. 

Our Award-Winning Firm: We’re proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus’ distinctions include:

1. Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firm in the U.S. #280 – 2024

2. An Inside Public Accounting’s Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S. - 2024

3. Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. – 2024

4. An Accounting Today’s Top Regional Leader in the Midwest – 2023, 2024

5. Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms – 2023

6. A Biz 417’s Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

7. An Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For – 2009, 2010, 2020

8. 2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient – highlighting ethics and quality

9. Finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s Economic Impact Awards – 2021, 2023

For more information, please go to: AbacusPro.com

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team!

In addition to a rewarding career, 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 Disability Insurance 

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options 

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions 

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning 

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! 

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. 

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