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Entry level Full-time Marketing and Communications Associate Position at Abacus! Open Now!

April 28, 2025 by Noe Moreno

Company Name: Abacus!

Company Website: Abacus! Website

Company Information: Abacus!, is one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, and is wholly dedicated to helping its clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing its employees to reach their greatest potential. The team of Abacus Professionals provides a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Their passion for their clients and employees is the driving force behind all their work and the reason they’re recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.

Position Overview: 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.

Position Description: 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.

Required Qualifications

  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.

Duties & Responsibilities 

  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.

Skills

  • Engaging Communication
  • Organized & Detail-Oriented
  • Brand & Culture Champion
  • Social Media & Digital Fluency
  • Collaborative & Proactive
  • Quick Thinker & Problem Solver
  • Continuous Leader

Location: Springfield, MO (Occasional travel for firm events and meetings)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Salary

Application Instructions: Interested in applying? Click on the link to fill out the application, and email your resume/portfolio link to Andrea Battaglia, Chief Excellence Officer, at abattaglia@abacuspro.com. Get an interview today!

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