Temporary Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Looking to work at a firm with an unbeatable culture? Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today’s modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs.
Requirements
- People skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Technical skills
- Processing skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Flexibility
- Work additional hours during peak periods
- Scanning and/or downloading of client documents via firm software
What You’ll Do
- Processing, assembling and delivering tax returns, extensions and estimates
- Working independently and collaboratively to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of workflows to meet deadlines
- Being a positive team player for the tax administrative team and tax department
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, accounting or related field
- Experience in tax administrative support work, office practices and administrative procedures
- Tech savvy with the ability and desire to embrace necessary software applications
- Proven ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a sense of calm and humor
- Superior organizational, multi-tasking and follow-through skills with strong attention given to details and deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
Skills
- CCH Access (“XCM”)
- GoSystem tax software
- SurePrep/TaxCaddy
- Box SafeSend
- Microsoft 365
Pay
The compensation for this position ranges from $22.00 – $28.00 per hour. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.
About the Role
Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business. This position is for the Fall 2026 tax busy season from August 17th through October 16th.
Benefits
Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business. This position is for the Fall 2026 tax busy season from August 17th through October 16th. This person will be responsible for providing a broad spectrum of support to the tax department in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, accounting or related field
- Experience in tax administrative support work, office practices and administrative procedures
- Tech savvy with the ability and desire to embrace necessary software applications
- Proven ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a sense of calm and humor
- Superior organizational, multi-tasking and follow-through skills with strong attention given to details and deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
Skills
- CCH Access (“XCM”)
- GoSystem tax software
- SurePrep/TaxCaddy
- Box SafeSend
- Microsoft 365
Pay
The compensation for this position ranges from $22.00 – $28.00 per hour. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.