About Us
Couch & Associates, Inc., is a friendly, detail-oriented accounting and tax firm based in Berkeley, CA, dedicated to providing personalized service and trusted expertise to our clients. What makes us unique is that we are a female-founded, multi-generational family business. Our team values professionalism, integrity, and collaboration in a supportive work environment.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a reliable, organized, and proactive Part-Time Administrative Assistant to help support our office operations during our busy seasons and year-round administrative needs. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and is comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion.
Responsibilities
- Manage client communications (phone calls, emails, scheduling appointments)
- Maintain and organize digital and paper client files.
- Assist with document preparation, scanning, and data entry.
- Support the team with tax and accounting project coordination.
- Track deadlines and follow up with clients for missing information
- Handle mail, deliveries, and basic office organization tasks
- Assist with invoicing, payment processing, and other light bookkeeping tasks (as needed)
Qualifications
- Prior administrative or office experience (accounting or financial firm experience a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Comfortable learning accounting software (Intuit products: QuickBooks and Lacerte)
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Friendly, dependable, and self-motivated
- Background check required.
Details
- Compensation: $22–$24/hour, based on experience, eligible for benefits after probationary period.
- Location: Downtown Berkeley, CA (in-office; hybrid flexibility may be available)
- Hours: Part-time, approximately 15–25 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the right candidate’s availability. Opportunity for full-time work during tax season, although it is not required.
- Start Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 (flexible for the right candidate)
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter sharing why you’d be an excellent fit for our team.
