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What is an independent contractor assistant?

Independent Contractor Assistants are professionals who provide administrative, organizational, or specialized support services to clients or businesses, but work on a contract basis rather than as employees. They often handle tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, research, bookkeeping, or project assistance, depending on the needs of their clients. As independent contractors, they are responsible for managing their own taxes, work schedules, and sometimes multiple clients at once. This role offers flexibility and autonomy, but also requires strong organizational and communication skills.

What are some common challenges independent contractor assistants face when managing multiple clients or projects?

Independent Contractor Assistants often juggle tasks for several clients or projects simultaneously, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Balancing varying client expectations, deadlines, and communication styles requires strong organizational skills and adaptability. Additionally, since the role is typically remote or semi-remote, self-motivation and clear communication are essential to ensure all deliverables are met without direct supervision. Building reliable systems for tracking assignments and proactively clarifying client needs can help overcome these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an independent contractor assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as an Independent Contractor Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative tasks, often supported by previous experience or relevant training. Familiarity with project management software, cloud-based collaboration tools, and office productivity suites is commonly required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure efficient support for contractors, timely task completion, and seamless coordination in a flexible work environment.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Assistant vs Virtual Assistant?

AspectIndependent Contractor AssistantVirtual Assistant
CredentialsMinimal; relevant experience or skillsMinimal; often self-taught or with basic training
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance, or contract basisRemote, often employed by multiple clients
Employer UsageHired directly by clients for specific projectsHired by individuals or companies for ongoing tasks
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding freelance support rolesLooking for remote administrative support

While both roles operate remotely and support clients, an Independent Contractor Assistant typically works on specific projects or tasks as a freelancer, whereas a Virtual Assistant often provides ongoing administrative support, sometimes as an employee or independent contractor. The main difference lies in the scope and nature of work relationships.

What are the most commonly searched types of Independent Contractor jobs in Kansas?

The most popular types of Independent Contractor jobs in Kansas are:

What cities in Kansas are hiring for Independent Contractor Assistant jobs?

Cities in Kansas with the most Independent Contractor Assistant job openings:

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Administrative Assistant

Roto-Rooter Services Company

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$20/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Roto-Rooter rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

201st of 283 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

Overview

Administrative Assistant

Because we are expanding rapidly through acquisitions and internal growth, we have an excellent opportunity available for an Administrative Assistant at our Kansas City branch, located in Kansas City, KS.  The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. We are hiring immediately!

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We take a lot of pride in being a great place to work, providing excellent pay and top benefits.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the Branch Administrative Assistant is to ensure smooth and accurate completion of office operations and act as administrative support to the management team.

    • Communicates benefit information to employees.
    • Interfaces with appropriate Home Office personnel to answer general employee questions.
    • Collects and files signed time records for hourly and commissioned employees.
    • May compute payroll for office staff and forwards it to home office payroll representative.  
    • Works with payroll representative to resolve any payroll discrepancies.
    • Handles customer's confidential payment information.
    • Balances services technicians turn-in paperwork against computer reports and completes reconciliation reports of technician credit cards according to company policy.
    • May call all current A/R accounts to confirm receipt of the correct invoice. Also may call all delinquent accounts to collect past due balances.
    • Prepares correspondence and inter-office memos as needed for communication between customers, management, office staff, and technicians.
    • Orders and maintains office supplies for the branch. 
Requirements
  • Demonstrated prior experience in accounts receivable accounting is highly preferred for this role.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • A suitable candidate must work well within a team, be able to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines, and have excellent organizational skills.
  • A working knowledge of various common software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). AS400 knowledge is preferred.
  • Self-starter who is organized, thorough with attention to detail & follow-up skills.
  • Highly motivated, detail oriented, able to work independently
Benefits

At Roto-Rooter we believe our greatest investment is in our employees.  We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That's why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

  • Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Training
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout our 86 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are a great fit at our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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