Office Assistant - Houston, TX

Office Assistant (Contract)

Location: Houston, Texas 77019

Schedule: 100% Onsite, Monday-Friday

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20 per hour

Assignment Duration: September 1, 2026 - November 16, 2026

About the Role

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Office Assistant for a temporary assignment supporting a busy tax team in Houston, TX. This role is ideal for an administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment, providing exceptional internal and external customer service, and supporting critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of tax returns, Form 8879s, and engagement letters.

• Update engagement letters as requested by tax professionals.

• Distribute engagement letters to clients and upload documentation into Agiloft.

• Support Houston office activities, including coordinating catered lunches and office events.

• Upload client acceptances into UV and clear workflows.

• Scan, organize, and upload client documents and records.

• Maintain accurate client data and ensure documentation is properly filed.

• Provide general administrative support and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of administrative, office services, facilities, or related experience required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service abilities.

• Ability to interact confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Adaptable and able to adjust communication styles for a variety of audiences.

Work Environment

• This position requires working onsite five days per week.

• Candidates must be comfortable working in a professional office environment and supporting client-facing activities.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This short-term assignment offers the opportunity to gain experience with a leading professional services organization while supporting a dynamic tax team during a critical business period. If you're organized, dependable, and enjoy administrative support work, we'd love to hear from you

Pay Details: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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