Title: Documentation Specialist - Junior Tax Technician Role
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Duration: 3 Month Assignment
Primary Job Function
Junior Tax Technician
The Junior Tax Technician will assist tax staff in the processing and organization of a high‐volume of
incoming and outgoing mail, the preparation and submission of tax returns and payments, the
maintenance of physical and electronic records, and other projects as directed by management and
staff. The ideal candidate is a team‐player who can work independently and who can effectively
prioritize a high‐volume, deadline‐driven, workload. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, an ability
to learn new software, excellent analytical skills and a pronounced ability to independently problem‐
solve are vital for success in this position.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Tax Manager, and at the direction of tax staff, the Junior Technician will:
- Open, process and organize incoming mail;
- Assist in the preparation and out‐bound‐mailing of a high‐volume of tax return and payment
- packages;
- Assist in the filing and maintenance of physical and electronic records;
- Analyze documentation to identify necessary tax data for input into database/repository;
- Input and maintain, in good form, tax data in a central database/repository;
- Assist in other projects as directed by management or staff.
Education/Experience
- High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
- A minimum six‐months to one‐year office or corporate experience required.
- Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in a field related to payment processing, mail room, data entry or other high‐volume administrative duties; and/or, to a candidate with postsecondary credits (or degree) earned in accounting/finance.
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