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RKL LLP · 2 weeks ago

Seasonal Tax Administrative Assistant - 2026

Reading, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

RKL LLP is seeking a Seasonal Tax Administrative Assistant to provide overall administrative support to the Tax service line. The role involves organizing and preparing necessary documents for accountants, ensuring compliance with firm standards, and assisting with various office activities.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for tax processing (print and assemble of Corporations, Partnerships Individuals, Payroll, Non-Profit, Financial Institutions tax documentation, and more), scanning tax documents, and ensuring processes and firm standards are met

Prepare organizers for distribution to clients

Process engagement letters and other client-related documents

Ensure all tax returns are processed in a timely manner and ensure that the due dates are met

Electronically track and save returns according to firm guidelines

Assist staff with office activities including typing, faxing, scanning, copying, communication with clients on a needed basis, scheduling travel, etc

Provide back up for front desk, including mail handling and UPS packages, and greet clients in a professional manner

Provide exceptional customer service both internally and externally

Work collaboratively to provide support to other team members in the firm

Other duties as assigned, may be crossed trained

Take initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)

Treat everyone with respect

Develop loyalty and trust within the team

Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles

Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members

Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Possesses an understanding of RKL’s business (service lines, competitors) and client service capabilities and the impact of technology upon the firm’s growth and success

Qualification

Tax processingAdministrative supportExcelWordPowerPointMulti-taskingOrganization skillsAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail

Multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities

2+ years' experience in an administrative function

Knowledge of general office methods and procedures, filing, telephone support, scanning and office equipment

Ability to format information as requested in Excel, Word and PowerPoint and leverage internal systems

Excellent attention to detail and deadlines with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear

Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull

Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed

Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds

Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed

Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required

Preferred

Prior tax processing or professional services industry knowledge

Company

RKL LLP

We are RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering solutions that help organizations navigate everyday complexities and get to the next level, however they define it.

Founded in 1979

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees