Office Administrator

Express Employment Professionals - Olympia, WA; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical coverage

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Olympia, WA is seeking an Office Administrator to join a professional accounting team. The role follows an Evaluation-to-Hire path with hours from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, plus tax-season schedule expansion. Pay ranges between $24-$27 per hour with a full benefits package on hire.

The ideal candidate will handle phones, emails, scheduling, and basic accounting tasks in a client-focused office. A strong eye for detail and reliable transportation are important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of office administration, customer service, or administrative support experience required.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Workspace, and cloud-based systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to run errands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary in-office point of contact for clients, answering phones, emails, and greeting visitors professionally.
• Manage calendars, appointments, and scheduling for multiple team members.
• Receive and process payments, prepare deposits, and assist with administrative accounting tasks.
• Coordinate client onboarding and maintain accurate records and files.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient office environment.
• Assist with daily workflow coordination and administrative support during busy tax season.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Workspace

Cloud-based systems

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Office Administrator
Location: Olympia, WA |Industry: Accounting / Professional Services
Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire Long term
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tax Season Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: $24-$27/hr

About the Job

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a respected accounting firm located in Olympia, WA, to fill an Office Administrator role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a professional, established team in a client-focused office environment.

This position is Evaluation to Hire, with a consistent schedule of Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the off-season, and expanded tax season hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation starts at $24-$27/hr, with a full benefits package upon hire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary in-office point of contact for clients, answering phones, emails, and greeting visitors professionally
• Manage calendars, appointments, and scheduling for multiple team members
• Receive and process payments, prepare deposits, and assist with administrative accounting tasks
• Coordinate client onboarding and maintain accurate records and files
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient office environment
• Assist with daily workflow coordination and administrative support during busy tax season

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of office administration, customer service, or administrative support experience required
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Workspace, and cloud-based systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or QuickBooks is a plus
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to run errands as needed - milagereimbursement is paid

Why Express?

Express Employment Professionals connects talented people with top local companies. As an Express associate, you’ll also be eligible for:

Medical coverage that meets ACA requirements

Washington Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay (after 500 hours and an average of 35 hours/week)

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.

Founded in 1983, Express annually employs more than 566,000 people across over 800 franchise locations worldwide. Our long-term goal is at the heart of our company's vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Our Mission:
To professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network that profit our associates, customers, franchisees, corporate staff, stockholders and communities in which we conduct business.