Administrative Assistant (Accounting Firm)

Addison Group

Deerfield, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Retention, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Financial Services, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Plan Meetings, Prepare Correspondence, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Industry, Travel Planning, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Deerfield, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title:

Administrative Assistant (Accounting Firm)

Location (City, State):

Bannockburn, IL - Fully Onsite

Industry:

Professional Services / Accounting & Consulting

Pay:

$50,000 - $65,000 annually, with potential flexibility up to $70,000 for highly qualified candidates. Overtime eligible.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, FSA/HSA options, 401(k) with company contribution, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee appreciation events, and company-sponsored travel opportunities.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established professional services organization seeking an Administrative Assistant to support executive leadership. This is a direct hire opportunity with a stable company known for its collaborative culture, strong employee retention, and long-term growth.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant to provide executive-level support while assisting with various administrative, operational, and client-service functions. This individual will serve as a key resource to leadership and play an important role in ensuring daily operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to executive leadership and senior team members
  • Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
  • Assist with billing activities, invoice processing, and payment follow-up
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and client-facing documents
  • Process and organize confidential client documentation
  • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
  • Coordinate meetings, events, and office logistics
  • Support special projects and deadline-driven initiatives
  • Assist with general office operations and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
  • 3-15 years of administrative support experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency
  • Experience supporting executives or senior leadership preferred
  • Professional services, accounting, financial services, legal, insurance, or similar industry experience is a plus
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Perks:
  • Generous PTO package and paid holidays
  • Profit-sharing program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Strong employee tenure and career stability
  • Collaborative, family-oriented culture
  • Employee appreciation events throughout the year
  • Company-sponsored travel and recognition programs
  • Growing organization with a strong reputation in its industry

About the Company

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.addisongroup.com/