Administrative Assistant

Now hiring for Administrative Assistants in Newport News, VA!

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: $17.00 - 18.00/hr

What we are looking for in an Administrative Assistant:

The Administrative Assistant will support the tax team with administrative support. This is a short term opportunity but candidates who demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt quickly will be considered for longer term employment.

Responsibilities of Administrative Assistant:

• Retrieve Data from information systems, such as invoices, tax exemption certificates, business licenses, etc. in support of government audits. Work on special projects as needed.
• Respond to requests from customers and vendors for copies of tax documents, such as W- 9 forms, business licenses, sales tax exemption certificates, etc. and assist in maintaining the repository of such commonly requested forms.
• Perform general administrative duties and support for the tax department. Always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of the company, including all applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Support corporate programs, goals, and initiatives of the company.
• Manually uploading certificates and data validation
• Follow established procedures and guidelines to provide timely and effective clerical support.
• Gather, compile, and verify information and enter it accurately into documents (such as reports, presentations or forms) and office systems (such as SharePoint sites, databases, billing software, or spreadsheets).
• Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications for Administrative Assistant position:

• 1-3 years Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required 1-3 years Administrative experience required
• Strong attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality. Experience supporting multiple functions in a fast-paced environment strongly preferred.
• Poise and maturity to interact with individuals outside and inside the organization.
• Prioritize and manage deadlines when dealing with multiple tasks combined with the ability to work with a sense of urgency when needed.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to explore and quickly learn other software applications required.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Very strong organization and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette and verbal communication skills that are professional, enthusiastic and cooperative.
• High school diploma

The Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion - Aligning talent, Growing Businesses and Changing Lives!

And that's what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business.

We get up every day and come to work for 1 reason.

Putting the right people in the right seats.

We are guided by our Core Values:

• We are purpose driven to change people's lives.
• We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun.
• We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth.
• We get it, our business, and our customers.
• We get it right! Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you!

The Lee Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants must be willing to submit to pre-employment screenings including drug tests and criminal background checks.