Administrative Assistant, Tax McLean, VA

To Apply for this Job

This opportunity is ideal for an administrative professional who thrives in an in-office, deadline-driven environment and enjoys supporting tax professionals during peak season. If you are highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing sensitive information, this temporary role offers hands‑on experience within a collaborative tax team.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Tax Department by preparing, organizing, and maintaining client tax documents, statements, and returns.
• Coordinate the processing, tracking, and distribution of outgoing mail and packages, including certified mail and courier services, with occasional local delivery.
• Draft and finalize engagement letters, correspondence, reports, and related documentation from provided materials or drafts.
• Support tax principals and managers by coordinating client documentation, reports, and deliverables while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Manage the physical handling of tax returns, including printing, binding, organizing, and ensuring timely return of original client materials.
• Complete additional administrative and departmental support tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative experience required; professional services or tax environment experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with People Soft Financials preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented setting with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and customer service.
• Collaborative team player who exercises sound judgment and handles highly confidential information with care.

• Temporary from 2/2/2026 – 4/24/2026.
• Pays $28/hr.
• Hours are 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
• 100% onsite in McLean, VA.