Silver Spring Financial is a small accounting firm located in Sugar City, ID, and we are seeking a motivated and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail. A desire to learn and innovate is essential! This role is vital to the smooth operation of our office.

While prior experience with taxes, accounting, and payroll is not required, we need a candidate who is eager and capable of grasping these concepts. This role involves close interaction with these areas and requires a solid understanding to effectively support our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sorting and Scanning Tax Documents: Facilitate tax preparation by efficiently sorting, organizing, and scanning tax documents.
• Managing In-Person Tax Return Pickups: Coordinate and oversee in-person tax return pickups, ensuring clients receive their documents promptly and professionally.
• Distributing Tax Returns Electronically: Securely distribute tax returns through our online client portal, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Responding to Phone Calls & Emails: Handle phone calls and emails with a high level of professionalism, providing clear and courteous responses to clients.
• Answering Basic Payroll and Tax Questions: Provide accurate answers to basic payroll and tax-related questions from clients, consulting with team members as necessary.
• Mastering Firm Processes: Gain a thorough understanding of firm processes and stay informed about each client's specific situation.
• Assisting with Other Administrative Needs: Provide support with other administrative tasks as they arise.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of office experience (required)

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and why you are interested in joining our firm.

Include the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references who can speak to your qualifications and past work performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sugar City, ID 83448 (Required)

Work Location: In person