Part-Time Administrative Assistant

About the role

Boxwood Bookkeeping is a growing bookkeeping, payroll, and tax firm located in downtown Lufkin, serving small businesses across East Texas and beyond. We are a small team with a big heart, working hard, laughing a lot, thriving on caffeine, and taking real pride in helping local business owners understand their numbers. We believe in partnering with our clients and we value their trust more than words can express.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the firm's email inbox — flagging, sorting, and routing messages
• Answer phones and greet clients with warmth and professionalism
• Aid with digital filing, including scanning documents and following our file naming conventions
• Keep client records organized in our document management system
• Maintain a clean, welcoming office (light tidying, restocking supplies)
• Handle office pickup orders and occasional local errands
• Aid with small bookkeeping tasks (data entry, receipt matching) — with training provided and room to take on more

Requirements

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy — handling confidential client information requires a signed confidentiality agreement and background check
• Strong attention to detail, especially with file names, dates, and numbers
• Comfortable with technology — Microsoft, email, scanning, and basic spreadsheets; experience with QuickBooks Online or SharePoint is a plus but not required
• Friendly phone presence and professional communication
• Self-starter who can see what needs doing and do it without being told
• Valid driver's license for occasional pickups/errands

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Email management
• Scanning and digital filing
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Part-time, in-office administrative position
• Opportunity for growth and learning
• Competitive pay starting at $12-14/hour, depending on experience
• Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
• Located at 210 North First Street, Lufkin, TX
• Reporting to the Owner

Pay

$12-14/hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Part-time, approximately 20-24 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM

How to Apply

Use this link to our direct form submission: Apply Here