Temporary Clerical Assistant

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm is seeking a Temporary Clerical Assistant for tax services in Albany, New York. This full-time role involves scanning tax returns, organizing documents, and other clerical duties during tax season. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. The position offers an hourly wage of $20-$22 and may include overtime. Background check required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clerical or administrative experience.
• Ability to handle driven deadlines.
• Experience with Windows-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for front end scanning of tax returns.
• Organize tax documents into a scannable format.
• Ensure accurate scanning and assembly of tax returns.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Prioritizing tasks

Articulate communication

Attention to detail

Handling deadlines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY The Temporary Clerical Assistant, Tax Services will temporarily join the team in the Support Department for the remainder of tax season. The role is expected to commence ASAP and run through the April tax deadline. This is a full-time opportunity with the potential for overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for front end scanning of tax returns.
• Organization of tax documents into scannable format
• Ensure accurate scanning and assembly of tax returns, workpapers, statements and client billing as needed.
• Scan documents into scan software via one of two different ways depending on which program is used
• Use Adobe Acrobat to review scanned items for accuracy.
• Identify which path the scanned documents must take
• Tax return collation if all scanning is completed.
• File electronic items in the appropriate folders
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment is a must.
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of clerical or administrative experience.
• Ability to handle driven deadlines and work in a high paced demanding environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Articulate communicator and analytical, detailed oriented thinker.
• Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system and applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous experience with Adobe Acrobat required
• Previous experience working with multiple program instances and windows simultaneously.
• Strong ability to read and interpret written word and understand verbal instructions as related to any duties assigned.
• Primarily sedentary work with mobility required and some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (approximately 10-15 lbs.)
• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Compensation

Compensation details: 20-22 Hourly Wage