Seasonal Tax Administrator (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.

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Job Summary:

The Seasonal Tax Administrator provides dedicated support to the tax team in servicing and delivering on the needs of clients. The position requires flexibility, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions for the Tax Administrator will include:

• Assisting with various tax-season processes including assembling/scanning/archiving data, logging in tax returns, preparing internal forms, preparing pre-tax-season files, e-filing, processing of tax files after mailing, and delivering returns.
• Accurately inputting tax data into technology systems including tax software and transcribing confidential client correspondence.
• Coordinating and communicating with tax advisors, managers, and other team members to perform job functions.
• Maintaining data integrity across all systems, confirming data and making updates, and preparing reports.
• Other general administrative duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma required
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative to meet deadlines
• Strong communications skills (written/verbal) and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible as priorities change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented
• Able to navigate a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule - Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Working Conditions: Professional office environment, working inside, standing, and sitting, will be assigned to a workstation.

Work Mode : 100% In-office

Rate: $20/hr.

Dates : Jan 5th- April 24th 2026

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
• Pet Insurance

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