Administrative Assistant (Accounting Firm)

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