Temporary Mail Room Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory firm, seeks a temporary Mail Room Clerk in Lackawanna County, PA. The role runs from October 2023 through March 2027, handling mail preparation, postage processing, and distribution.

You will manage supplies, support general office tasks, and work with multiple departments to ensure accurate mail handling. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–3 years of related experience, and familiarity with USPS rules and mailing software.

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: typing, Microsoft Office, and third‑party mailing software.
• Ability to take direction, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare materials and assemble mail packages to specs.
• Operate mail processing systems for postage application and accounting.
• Handle inbound correspondence and distribution to assigned disciplines.
• Manage mail room inventory and periodic offsite storage prep.
• Support other general office functions as assigned.

Skills

Mail room operations

USPS mailing requirements

Microsoft Office

Typing/keyboard proficiency

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (2-year)

Tools

Mail insertion systems

Third-party 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. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

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.