Administrative Assistant

Robert Half client is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a CPA office during a busy time of year. This Contract position is part-time, M-F 10AM-3PM. This role is on-site, and offers the opportunity to help keep administrative and document workflows organized and on schedule. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling repetitive tasks, working accurately with numbers, and communicating clearly in an office environment.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

• Manage the final processing of completed tax return packages, including printing, scanning, reviewing supporting materials, and preparing documents for distribution or mailing.

• Enter employee time records into the firm's billing system by accurately applying time codes, client codes, and hours from submitted timesheets.

• Perform high-volume data entry with strong attention to accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.

• Organize, assemble, and verify client documents to ensure federal and state return materials are complete before release.

• Support routine office operations such as document handling, file organization, and other seasonal administrative tasks as needed.

• Work with numerical information carefully and follow established procedures to maintain accuracy across recurring assignments.

• Assist with payment collection support and related administrative follow-up when required.

• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to update records, maintain basic reports, and support day-to-day office administration.

If you are interested in this Administrative Assistant position, please submit your resume today!

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an administrative support, office assistant, or similar clerical role.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work comfortably with numbers and complete basic math-related tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in an office setting with attention to detail.
• Capacity to follow structured processes and handle repetitive work with consistency.
• Experience scanning, organizing, and preparing documents for processing or mailing.
• Availability to work on-site in Lafayette, California for a part-time contract assignment during tax season.

Compensation

$23.00-$23.00 Hourly

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