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Hours Full-time
Location Gillespie, Illinois

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Job Description

Job Description
 Job Type: Seasonal 
 
Pay: $15.50 - $18.00/hour 
 
Hours:  
Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm 
Saturdays 8am – 1pm 
Opportunity for Overtime 

Experience & Requirements 

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma. 
  • Must be able to multitask, stay organized, and communicate professionally with clients and team members. 
  • Must demonstrate respect for client privacy and adhere to confidentiality protocols. 
  • Must pass a background check. 
  • Minimum 2 years of office experience, including answering phone calls and direct client interaction. 
  • Basic understanding of business operations. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom. 
  • Bonus: Experience with QuickBooks, tax software, or familiarity with the tax industry. 
  • Comfortable using office technology (scanners, printers, copiers). 
  • Must have reliable transportation. 
General Duties 

  • Handle phone calls, emails, and other basic office communications. 
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring sensitive documents are secured daily. 
Tasks 

  • Answer and manage phone calls for both Gillespie and Carlinville offices. 
  • Schedule client appointments and manage the calendar. 
  • Facilitate client appointments related to tax return preparation, document drop-offs, and pick-ups. 
  • Learn the basics of tax return processing. 
  • Support small business services during downtime to aid in tax preparation. 
  • Train to manage client interactions, primarily with small business clients. 
  • Organize and process incoming/outgoing client documents. 
  • Ensure all documentation is scanned and uploaded into client software. 
  • Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax services. 
  • Occasional travel to the Carlinville Office to work or check the mailbox. 

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Posting ID: 1288399890 Posted: 2026-09-14 Job Title: Administrative Assistant