Part-Time Tax Admin Assistant — In-Office, Chicago

Eide Bailly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly in Chicago, IL is seeking a Tax Administrative Assistant to support partners, managers, and teams during busy seasons. This part-time role averages 32 hours per week from January through April and again from August through October, with potential for occasional extra hours.

You will handle client information, document filing, front desk support as needed, and deadline-driven admin tasks while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 years of administrative support experience.
• Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with strong confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and DocuSign; strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Willing to work overtime and adapt to seasonal workload fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to partners, managers, and teams.
• Organizes client information, scans, logs, files documents, and communicates with clients.
• Backups front desk coverage by answering phones and assisting clients.
• Collaborates with the admin team to meet deadlines and cover business hours.
• Maintains accuracy, confidentiality, and regular attendance; handles multiple priorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to work with limited guidance

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

DocuSign

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Eide Bailly in Chicago, IL is seeking a Tax Administrative Assistant to support partners, managers, and teams during busy seasons. This part-time role averages 32 hours per week from January through April and again from August through October, with potential for occasional extra hours.

You will handle client information, document filing, front desk support as needed, and deadline-driven admin tasks while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail in a professional services environment.