Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Canaan, CT 06018
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months
Pay Rate: $29.21/hour on W2
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (40 hours per week)
Work arrangement: 100% Onsite
Interview Type: In-person
Industry: Manufacturing
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Job Summary
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the assigned team. The ideal candidate will assist with record maintenance, report preparation, payroll-related activities, and general office operations while ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of administrative activities to support the assigned team.
- Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations and personnel changes.
- Compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations using company software.
- Assist with budget preparation and administrative documentation.
- Support payroll-related activities and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Serve as an administrative liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and workflow efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 0–5 years of relevant administrative or clerical experience.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ADP payroll software.
- Prior administrative or clerical experience.
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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Payroll Administrative Assistant in canaan at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $45,000–$72,556
For context, most administrative assistants earn between $45,000–$72,556 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.