<p>We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team! In this long-term role, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth office operations and providing exceptional administrative support to a busy tax firm during busy season! This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in an organized, detail-oriented environment and enjoys working collaboratively with a team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day office operations.</p><p>• Answer and manage inbound calls with professionalism and courtesy.</p><p>• Schedule client appointments.</p><p>• Collect and enter client tax documents.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team in White Plains, New York. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who excels in organizational support and thrives in a dynamic office environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, handling administrative tasks, and providing exceptional customer service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and maintaining office records.<br>• Answer inbound calls professionally, addressing inquiries and directing calls to the appropriate departments.<br>• Perform receptionist duties such as greeting visitors and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.<br>• Organize and maintain physical and digital files, ensuring easy access and accuracy.<br>• Assist with office correspondence, including drafting emails and preparing reports.<br>• Support team members with various clerical tasks to ensure efficient workflow.<br>• Coordinate office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary.<br>• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.<br>• Collaborate with staff to streamline administrative processes and enhance productivity.
<p>Join our team as an Administrative Assistant with a dual focus on Financial Aid and Student Loan Management. This unique position blends classic administrative responsibilities with proactive student loan coaching and financial education. You’ll work closely with students, performing entrance and exit loan interviews, helping them understand financial aid and student loans, and supporting those in default on their repayment journey. You’ll also assist with appointment scheduling and collaborate with key staff.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage student loan entrance and exit exam processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Provide one-on-one financial coaching and education about student loans and financial planning.</li><li>Reach out to students in loan default, offering guidance and support toward resolution.</li><li>Schedule and manage student appointments for financial aid setup and consultation.</li><li>Track follow-ups and documentation through CRM (Campus View) and other systems as needed.</li><li>Collaborate closely with colleagues, including Crystal, to ensure exceptional service.</li><li>Perform general administrative tasks to support the financial aid office.</li></ul><p><strong>Top 3 Must-Have Skills:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Financial Background:</strong> Proven experience in student lending, financial aid, banking, or related finance roles.</li><li><strong>Organizational Skills:</strong> Ability to manage multiple process steps, maintain accurate records, and ensure thorough follow-through.</li><li><strong>Software Proficiency:</strong> Basic understanding of CRM systems (Campus View or similar); training provided if necessary.</li></ol><p><strong>Personality & Soft Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Outstanding people skills, with the ability to coach, advise, and communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>High-level professionalism, empathy, and discretion when discussing personal financial situations.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in higher education, student services, or financial counseling is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with federal student aid regulations and loan programs preferred.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Office Assistant to join our team in White Plains, New York. This is a long-term contract position that offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and thrives on maintaining organization. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of print shop equipment and supporting general office tasks with precision and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the loading and unloading of paper stock into printers, ensuring proper functionality and resolving any paper jams.</p><p>• Coordinate effectively with team members to communicate progress and address issues during shift transitions.</p><p>• Maintain and organize files to support operations.</p><p>• Provide back-office support by performing clerical tasks and assisting with inventory organization.</p><p>• Monitor printer performance and promptly report any technical problems to the appropriate personnel.</p><p>• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness to optimize workflow.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership within the financial services sector. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and ensuring seamless communication across teams. This opportunity is based in Stamford, Connecticut.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain executives' calendars, ensuring appointments and meetings are efficiently organized.<br>• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.<br>• Prepare materials and agendas for executive meetings, ensuring all required documents are available and organized.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling and communication between executives and internal teams.<br>• Monitor and prioritize incoming correspondence, responding on behalf of the executive when appropriate.<br>• Ensure timely follow-ups on action items and decisions from meetings.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate executive requests and streamline operational workflows.<br>• Assist in planning and organizing events and meetings, both virtual and in-person.<br>• Provide support for additional administrative tasks as needed.
<p>We are looking for a highly organized and detail oriented Executive Assistant to support our client's senior leadership in Hartford, Connecticut. This contract position requires someone who excels in managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling documentation with precision. The ideal candidate will represent the office with a high degree of attention to detail and be adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage complex calendars and schedules, ensuring all appointments and meetings are efficiently organized.</p><p>• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.</p><p>• Prepare and review documentation such as contracts, invoices, and meeting materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Represent the executive's office with attention to detail in all interactions, including outreach and follow-ups.</p><p>• Monitor and prioritize incoming communications, responding or redirecting them as necessary.</p><p>• Facilitate executive meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.</p><p>• Ensure the executive is informed and prepared for all engagements, cutting meetings short when needed to maintain the schedule.</p><p>• Maintain an organized system for documentation, ensuring easy access to important materials and records.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the executive's priorities and initiatives.</p><p>• Provide opportunities for growth by taking on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.</p>
<p><strong>POSITION: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER </strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: HARTFORD, CT <em>(HYBRID - 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Remote)</em></strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Exciting Opportunity for an up-and-coming Accounting Manager ready for the next step to Assistant Controller. In this role, you will join a tenured team and play a critical part in overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, overseeing the financial close and more. This position offers a clear progression path to Controller with the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial initiatives and collaborate across departments to support corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of public accounting and corporate accounting experience to the table as well as supervisory experience and confident communication and presentation skills. In addition to career growth, this excellent organization offers a great culture, a flexible hybrid work model, a generous bonus with an excellent payout history and strong benefits for the employee and family.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Compile and analyze monthly management and operational reports to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries as part of the month-end closing process.</p><p>• Reconcile accruals and other general ledger accounts to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in financial planning and analysis processes, both for individual entities and consolidated operations.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc reporting and research to address financial inquiries and information requests.</p><p>• Collaborate on strategic projects, capital management initiatives, and financial audits.</p><p>• Liaise with external CPA firms to ensure audit and tax compliance.</p><p>• Train, mentor and supervise accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the requirements detailed here and would like to learn more about this great opportunity, <strong>please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com</strong>. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
Principal Duties & Responsibilities<br>• Assist with payroll processing across three pay groups: Semi-Monthly, Bi-Weekly Staff, and BiWeekly Student employees.<br>• Review payroll data for accuracy through basic audits, reconciliations, and cross-checks, <br>verifying totals, deductions, and required approvals.<br>• Identify and escalate discrepancies or issues that require further review by the Payroll <br>Director.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records and update employee information for hires, terminations, <br>pay changes, and direct deposit or tax form updates.<br>• Respond to common employee questions regarding pay dates, direct deposit, and general <br>payroll policies.<br>• Track payroll deadlines and follow up with departments on missing or incomplete <br>information.<br>• Help verify the accuracy of benefit deductions and contributions such as health insurance <br>premiums, 403(b) elections, and HSA/FSA amounts during each payroll cycle.<br>• Assist the Faculty Affairs Manager and Payroll Director in processing academic stipends and <br>per-credit payments, ensuring accuracy of credit-based compensation and other variable <br>payments.<br>• Work collaboratively with department assistants and the Finance team to ensure payments <br>align with budgeted allocations and approved contracts.<br>• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Payroll Director.<br>• Other duties as assigned.<br>Knowledge & Skills Needed<br>• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or <br>related field preferred.<br>• 1–2 years of experience in payroll, HR, accounting, or another detail-heavy administrative <br>role.<br>• Solid attention to detail with comfort handling numerical data.<br>• Ability to learn payroll/HR systems (Dayforce experience is a plus).<br>• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.<br>• Strong communication skills and professional customer-service approach.<br>• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.<br>• Organized, dependable, and able to follow established procedures while managing multiple <br>routine tasks.<br>• Familiarity with multi-state payroll or higher-education environments.<br>• Experience with payroll reporting or basic compliance tasks.
We are looking for a detail-oriented General Office Clerk to join our team in Mystic, Connecticut. In this Contract position, you will play a key role in supporting administrative operations by maintaining and organizing office records, ensuring smooth workflows, and providing essential back-office support. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and organize files to ensure accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval.<br>• Handle document scanning tasks to create digital copies and maintain electronic archives.<br>• Perform data entry with precision to update and maintain office systems and databases.<br>• Provide general back-office support to assist with administrative processes and daily operations.<br>• Ensure all scanned and physical documents are properly labeled and stored.<br>• Collaborate with team members to address office workflow challenges and improve efficiency.<br>• Sort and distribute incoming correspondence to the appropriate departments.<br>• Maintain an orderly and organized workspace to streamline operations.<br>• Assist in compiling reports and summaries as needed.
