Processing Assistant

Whitinger and Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitinger & Company in Indiana is seeking a Processing Assistant to support our growing firm with a variety of administrative duties. You will assemble tax returns, process forms, complete spreadsheets, and prepare reports, while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

This seasonal, part-time role offers flexible scheduling, overtime during tax season, and a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, can back up other

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfort with administrative tasks and forms handling.

Responsibilities

• Assembles tax returns and processes forms accurately.
• Prepares spreadsheets, reports and documents for dissemination.
• Maintains both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Reviews documents for spelling, grammar and formatting.
• Assists with W-2 and 1099 forms for client employees.
• Back-ups other office administration duties as needed.
• Restocks office supplies and supports team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Whitinger & Company is a relationship-driven accounting and advisory firm that consistently seeks bright, ambitious, and friendly associates. We are currently hiring a Processing Assistant to join our growing firm. Training, flexible scheduling, friendly teammates, and a collaborative company culture will be offered. If you would like a professional environment without a full-time schedule, we may have the ideal role for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Processing Assistant performs various administrative duties supporting the firm's public accounting function. Those duties include, but are not limited to, assembling tax returns, processing forms, completing spreadsheets, and preparing reports and documents. The role will ensure that the final presentation of information and reports is accurate and complete, while meeting deadlines. The Processing Assistant will also serve as a backup for other office administration roles. Anyone performing in this role must have exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This is a seasonal, part-time position, with hours that vary depending on the office's workload. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate. This role may require overtime hours periodically to complete special projects and during tax preparation season from February through April.

CORE OBJECTIVES

• Create and modify in a timely fashion a variety of accounting documents (financial statements, letters, tax returns, confirmations, and miscellaneous forms)
• Ability to review, proof, complete, and submit forms to company standards
• Ability to maintain paper and electronic filing systems for government, client, and firm records
• Check for correct spelling, grammar, and company formatting and review computations as necessary
• Complete W-2 and 1099 forms for employees of our clients
• Restock office supplies