Executive Coordinator, Tax

Duties / Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with clients to gather necessary tax information and update and maintain client information.
• Download and organize client data, including statements, K1s, and emails.
• Cross-train in assembling and processing tax returns.
• Ensure project updates are accurately recorded, reflecting changes for subsequent years.
• Act as a reliable backup for other executive coordinators during absences and high workload periods.
• Draft non-technical letters to IRS or state taxing authorities.
• Assist with Power of Attorney (POA) and client correspondence.
• Assist in preparing and processing tax return extension requests according to established protocols.
• Collaborate on the preparation of presentations.
• Organize and coordinate scheduling activities for the department, balancing workloads among staff members.
• Monitor project completion, ensuring efficient capacity utilization and timely project delivery.
• Proactively manage the partner's calendar, appointments, and meeting schedules.
• Act as the first point of contact, screening and prioritizing incoming calls and emails.
• Utilize scheduling data and client lists to provide staffing capacity insights and recommendations to the department head.
• Oversee tracking of received and completed tax returns.
• Identify and contribute to process improvements for current systems and procedures.
• Proactively manage senior leaders’ calendars, meetings, drive time, and daily priorities to protect focus and wellbeing.
• Serve as a frontline liaison, screening and prioritizing calls and emails while monitoring inboxes with organized tagging systems.
• Anticipate needs, own non-technical tasks, and maintain structured daily check‑ins with a clear action plan.
• Compose meeting agendas, coordinate follow‑ups, and ensure effective communication among all stakeholders.
• Deliver a positive and professional experience for prospective and existing clients, including coordinating interviews and preparing engagement letters, proposals, and final reports.
• Provide support with billing, retainers, collections, A/P processing, and related administrative functions.
• Coordinate department scheduling and balance workloads across staff.
• Conduct one‑on‑one sessions with staff to support accountability and workflow momentum.
• Coordinate training initiatives and contribute to the preparation of internal and client‑facing presentations.
• Identify opportunities for delegation and ensure tasks are assigned and advanced appropriately.
• Anticipate workflow gaps and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and client service.
• Over communicate proactively, ensuring all impacted parties remain informed.

• Proficiency in learning and utilizing various software programs.
• Strong time management, attentions to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Critical and objective analysis for optimal outcomes.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound decision‑making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Team‑player mindset, flexibility, and diplomacy.
• Strategic thinking and detail‑oriented execution in high‑volume environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Maintains composure under pressure and influences others effectively.
• Dedicated to team success, fostering a collaborative work ethic.
• Self‑sufficient and driven.
• Proficient in virtual communication.
• Conduct all Business activities in agreement with Seidel Schroeder core values.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in a professional office is preferred but not required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Ability to work overtime during certain seasonal periods.