Administrative Assistant
Elk Grove Village
Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to partners, managers, and accounting staff. 
  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, financial statements, and other client documents. 
  • Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate appointments. 
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls and greet clients professionally. 
  • Coordinate client communications and maintain positive client relationships. 
  • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with firm policies. 
  • Assist with engagement setup, document organization, and workflow tracking. 
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, courier deliveries, and electronic document transmissions. 
  • Assist with tax return assembly, financial statement preparation, and client deliverables. 
  • Handle sensitive client and firm information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
  • Monitor office supplies and coordinate vendor orders. 
  • Maintain confidential client records and comply with firm security and privacy procedures. 
  • Provide backup administrative support for other team members as needed. 
  • Perform other administrative duties assigned by management. 
Requirements
  • Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred. 
  • 3–5 years of administrative experience, preferably in a CPA firm, accounting firm, legal office, or other professional services environment. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities. 
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. 
  • Strong customer service skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
  • Adobe  Acrobat 
  • Document management software 
  • Electronic filing systems 
  • Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration platforms 
  • Familiarity with tax and accounting software is a plus (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters, or      Drake Software) 

Core Competencies

  • Organization and planning 
  • Professional communication 
  • Client service orientation 
  • Problem-solving      
  • Team collaboration 
  • Adaptability      
  • Dependability      
  • Confidentiality and ethics 
  • Initiative      
  • Attention to detail 

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. 
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. 
  • Ability to move throughout the office to assist staff and clients.
Salary Description
$18.00 - $23.00