Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Mercer Island, WA at Addison Group
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Addison Group
Location: Mercer Island, WA
Industry: Accounting / Tax Services
Location: Mercer Island, WA
Assignment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay: $60,000-$85,000, depending on experience
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; flexible schedule available for part-time candidates
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits based on employment status and company policy.
About The Company
A small, established accounting and tax firm located on Mercer Island is seeking an Administrative / Tax Support professional to join its close-knit team. This is a stable, low-key office with a collaborative environment, strong employee tenure, and an opportunity to learn directly from an experienced team member.
Job Description
This position combines administrative support, bookkeeping, client service, and entry-level tax-related responsibilities. The firm is open to candidates at various experience levels and does not require extensive tax experience. Someone with a foundation in bookkeeping or tax work who is eager to learn can be successful in this role.
The position is fully onsite and can be structured as either full-time or part-time, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the accounting and tax team
- Assist with tax-related documentation and client information
- Support bookkeeping activities using QuickBooks
- Prepare correspondence and assist with IRS-related communications
- Respond to client questions and provide general administrative support
- Schedule and coordinate client appointments, primarily through Zoom
- Welcome clients and assist with document drop-off and pickup
- Maintain organized records and support general office operations
- Assist with tax and accounting projects as needed
- Learn and utilize the firm’s tax software and internal processes
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working directly with clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
- Basic bookkeeping or tax knowledge preferred, but not required
- QuickBooks experience is a plus
- Comfortable learning new software and processes
- Ability to work independently in a small-office setting
- Dependable, adaptable, and willing to handle a variety of responsibilities
- Able to work onsite on Mercer Island
Additional Details
- Open to both junior and experienced candidates
- Candidates with under 5 years of experience are encouraged to apply
- Previous tax or bookkeeping experience is helpful but not required
- Training will be provided on the firm’s tax software and processes
- The incoming hire will receive hands-on training and transition support from the current Administrator
- Small office environment with approximately six employees
- Full-time or part-time schedule available, with a minimum of three days per week
- Fully onsite position on Mercer Island
Perks
- Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
- Relaxed, low-key work environment
- Stable and established team
- Strong employee tenure
- Hands-on training and opportunity to expand tax and bookkeeping knowledge
- Opportunity to work in a small, collaborative office environment
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
