Temporary Mail Room Clerk

Baker Tilly US; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is hiring a temporary Mail Room Clerk, starting in October and running through March 2027. The role involves preparing and packaging mail, processing postage, handling incoming mail, and supporting general office duties in a busy mail room environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and mailing software is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 2-year degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience with mailing and insertion systems and USPS requirements preferred.
• Basic computer skills including typing and Microsoft Office; ability to learn third-party mailing software.
• Ability to follow procedures, stay organized, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and assemble mail packages to specifications; batch for USPS.
• Operate mail processing systems and ensure proper postage application and accounting.
• Handle inbound correspondence and distribution for assigned disciplines.
• Manage mail room inventory and prepare materials for offsite storage.
• Support other general office functions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mailing software

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description

We are looking to hire a temporary Mail Room Clerk. This position will begin in October and run through March 2027.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare materials and assemble mail packages to job and quality control specifications (via insertion equipment operation and/or by hand), and organize (batch) completed packages to USPS requirements.
• Operate mail processing systems to ensure proper application of postage and accounting of postage funds (methods include, but may not be limited to, USPS First Class mail processing, pre-sort mail processing and software, bulk mail permitting and processing and express/courier package processing).
• Handle inbound correspondence/mail opening and distribution supporting assigned disciplines.
• Manage mail room inventory and supplies, including periodic preparation of internal materials for offsite storage.
• Support other general office functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, 2-year degree preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of work-related experience preferred.
• Experience with mailing and insertion systems and USPS mailing requirements (preferred).
• Basic computer skills necessary including those necessary to type and use a keyboard as well as use of Microsoft Office, letter generation and third-party mailing software.
• Ability to pay take direction from multiple parties and follow job procedures and specifications.
• Ability to stay organized – both personally and within the shared mailroom space – and complete job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, regularly reach above shoulder height and stoop below the waist.
• Ability to transport (or assist with the transport of) fulfilled, posted mailing materials to USPS facilities based on necessity and reasonability of need

The pay rate range for this job position is $15.97 to $28.25. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.