Office Assistant

Office AssistantLocation: East Lansing, Michigan.Job Type: Part-Time, in-office. Hours are flexible.Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.We are an established law firm providing tax return preparation, bookkeeping, IRS representation, tax planning, and related accounting services to a long-term and loyal client base. We are seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Office Assistant to help support our team and contribute to the continued success of our practice.The Right Candidate Will:Possess and project a genuine positive attitude toward clients, coworkers, and daily office responsibilities.Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.Communicate professionally and courteously, both verbally and in writing.Be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.Be comfortable learning new processes and software applications.Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personal information.Primary Responsibilities:Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.Greet and assist clients in a professional manner.Draft, proofread, and edit client correspondence, letters, and other documents.Schedule appointments and manage calendars.Organize, scan, and electronically file documents.Assist with client onboarding and information gathering.Prepare engagement letters, transmittal letters, and routine client communications.Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.Assist staff with administrative projects and office support functions.Support bookkeeping and tax preparation workflow as needed.Qualifications:Required:Strong grammar, spelling, proofreading, and written communication skills.Strong basic math and numerical reasoning skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.Ability to compose professional business correspondence.Excellent organizational and time-management skills.High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred:Prior experience in an accounting, tax, legal, financial services, or professional office environment.Experience with document management systems and office technology.Associate's degree or additional business coursework.Skills We Value:Attention to detail.Professionalism.Dependability.Initiative.Confidentiality.Customer service.Problem-solving.Accuracy.Application Process:Qualified applicants may be asked to complete brief assessments involving:Business letter drafting.Grammar and proofreading.Basic math.Microsoft Word.Microsoft Excel.To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter explaining why you believe you would be a strong fit for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and value professionalism, integrity, dependability, and a commitment to excellent client service.To be considered for this position, please email the following four items to us:One: Your resume.Two: Your compensation history and expectations.Three: A letter that describes how you fit with us and tells us about your experience and ability as it relates to the above job details.Names of software programs you regularly use and your level of proficiency, particularly financial, bookkeeping, and/or tax return preparation software.