Administrative & Tax Support Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Administrative & Tax Support Assistant

Industry: Accounting / Professional Services

Location (city, state): Great Falls, VA (Fully In Person)

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 annually (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; full-time (~40 hours) during tax season (March-April), with a more flexible, reduced schedule during slower months

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

 

About The Company: A well-established, boutique accounting and tax firm known for its close-knit team and personalized client service. This is a small, quiet office environment suited to someone who thrives with structure and minimal day-to-day chaos.

 

Job Description: This firm is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative & Tax Support Assistant to help keep daily operations running smoothly. You'll work directly with the firm's partners, supporting the administrative side of tax return processing while managing front-office duties. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys organization, doesn't mind a paper-based workflow (with digitization in progress), and wants a stable, long-term role in a small office setting.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support firm partners with a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks
• Help manage the client tax return process, ensuring accuracy and timely handling
• Monitor and track important deadlines to keep workflows on schedule
• Serve as a point of contact for incoming calls and correspondence, including handling mail and outgoing tax documents
• Manage client invoicing
• Keep the office stocked and running by ordering supplies as needed

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of administrative experience, ideally within accounting, tax, or another professional services setting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage paper-based filing systems accurately
• Comfortable prioritizing and multi-tasking independently
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with QuickBooks or CCH software a plus
• Sharp attention to detail and solid problem-solving ability

Additional Details:

• Candidates should have a reasonably short, manageable commute to the Great Falls, VA area
• Hours may flex seasonally — closer to 40/week during tax season, with a lighter schedule the rest of the year

Perks:

• Flexible scheduling outside of tax season
• Small, collaborative team environment
• Stable, long-term direct-hire opportunity

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.