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CBIZ, Inc.

Temporary Administrative Assistant

New Haven, CT · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

Scan paper documents and convert them into electronic files * Assist with general administrative support * Open, sort, distribute, and process incoming mail * Prepare, meter, and postmark outgoing ...

CBIZ

Temporary Administrative Assistant

New Haven, CT

$18 - $23.50/hr

Scan paper documents and convert them into electronic files * Assist with general administrative support * Open, sort, distribute, and process incoming mail * Prepare, meter, and postmark outgoing ...

Apple Rehab

Laundry Assistant- Temporary

Rocky Hill, CT · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Temp Full-Time 8am-4pm The Laundry Aide provides quality laundry services to all facility residents. Collects and/or sorts soiled linen following proper sanitation procedures including keeping ...

Mary Bolger, LLC

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Personal Assistant, (Temporary-to-Permanent)

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$30/hr

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Global Channel Management

Temp HR Assistant

Stamford, CT · On-site

$40K - $51K/yr

About the job Temp HR Assistant Temp HR Assistant needs 4+ years of experience in a Human Resources and/or Shared Services Operations Center role, with demonstrated expertise in I-9 processes. Temp H ...

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Infographic showing various Temporary Assistant job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Temporary Administrative Assistant

CBIZ, Inc.

New Haven, CT • On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

Temporary

Posted 10 days ago

CBIZ rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 22 rated bookkeepers and accountants

Job description


#LI-DE1 #LI-Onsite
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
  • Scan paper documents and convert them into electronic files
  • Assist with general administrative support
  • Open, sort, distribute, and process incoming mail
  • Prepare, meter, and postmark outgoing mail
  • Make post office runs as needed
  • Set up and clean up lunches and meetings
  • Provide front desk coverage as needed, including greeting visitors and answering/directing incoming phone calls
  • Assist with filing and document organization
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
  • Must be punctual, reliable, and able to work well independently and within a team.
  • Must be able to work Monday - Friday, a 40-hour work week, for the period of ASAP - 10/15/26.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Positive customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Attention to detail, time management and ability to multi - task
  • Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds

About Us
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

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With over 100 offices and nearly 6,000 associates in major metropolitan areas and suburban cities throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level.

Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cleveland, OH, US

Year founded

1987

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