My client, a well-established public accounting firm located in Parsippany, NJ, is seeking an Assistant to support their team during the busy tax season. This role will involve tasks such as data validation, document scanning, and sorting. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills and experience in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities:

• Validator: The Validator will compare and verify the accuracy of information and amounts from government forms extracted by scanning software. Precision is essential, as this data will be imported directly into client tax returns. In addition to using scanning programs, the Validator will utilize various software tools to track jobs and electronically store documents. This role requires working on a computer 95% of the time.
• Sorter: The Sorter will prepare client documents for scanning by removing staples, clips, and making necessary copies. They will also generate scan cover sheets, insert target sheets, and count documents for scanning.
• Scanner: The Scanner will scan client documents and conduct quality control checks to ensure accuracy. This role also includes maintaining and cleaning scanning equipment.