Seasonal Administrative Assistant

Nelson & Company is a family-owned CPA Accounting firm located near downtown Denver. For over 40 years, we have proudly served our clients specializing in tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and business consulting services. We have an immediate opening available for a seasonal administrative assistant to help with our increased tax season workload. This is a temporary position working 40 hours per week. The employment period will end April 17, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Data entry into time-tracking software for client billing
• Managing phone calls for staff, calling clients to verify tax document delivery and scheduling completed tax return pickup
• Setting-up new files, updating current files, typing address labels, and making copies
• Scanning client documents into our database management software
• Assembling completed tax returns
• Setting up FedEx shipments for mailing tax returns and tracking progress
• Tracking client data and updating status using Microsoft Office and SharePoint files
• Utilize our secure web portal to download client documents and upload electronic copies of completed tax returns
• Maintaining client confidentiality at all times
• Professional interaction with staff and clients
• Maintain composure and professional demeaner when faced with heavy workload in a fast paced and changing office environment
• Performing other administrative duties for staff as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma is required, and higher education is strongly preferred
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Office, is required and the ability to learn new systems and software is expected
• Strong attention to detail is required and absolutely essential
• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical skills are preferred
• Maintaining a high level of organization while working on multiple tasks
• Flexibility to quickly respond to changing deadlines and manage various responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision when given clear direction and manage one’s time effectively
• Professional demeanor while working with clients and staff in a busy office environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Basic knowledge of Accounting and tax is preferred, but not required
• Positive attitude and a strong sense of urgency are essential

Our pay range is $20 - $24 per hour based on experience. Training will be provided for all responsibilities. If offered the position, employment is conditional pending you passing a required, criminal background check.

Office attire is business casual and we have a kitchen/break room available on the premises. We strive to maintain a safe and smoke-free work environment. Our office doors always remain locked, security system video recording is continually in-process and firearms are not permitted on the premises.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are interested in this position, please apply through the really.com website and upload your resume. We will contact you to schedule a virtual zoom interview. If you require an alternative method for participating in the interview, please discuss when scheduling an interview time.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Location:

• Denver, CO 80203 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24