Administrative Assistant Job at Addison Group in Deerfield

Administrative Assistant

Location: Bannockburn, IL (100% In-Office)

Industry: Accounting/Consulting

Pay: $50,000 $65,000 / Annually (potential up to $70,000 for the right candidate) + Overtime eligibility

Benefits: This position is eligible for a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and other unique employee appreciation perks.

About Our Client: Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established accounting and consulting firm, to hire a dedicated Administrative Assistant. This role has opened due to a retirement and team expansion. The position offers stability, strong benefits, and the chance to join a collaborative, long-tenured support staff.

Job Description: The Administrative Assistant will provide direct support to partners, managers, and directors, ensuring the smooth operation of daily business functions. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a team-driven, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to leadership team members.
• Assist with billing, payment processing, and preparation of tax documents.
• Assemble and track client tax returns through internal systems.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel, and events.
• Draft and edit correspondence; maintain organized filing systems.
• Support general office operations, including supplies and shared spaces.
• Participate in evening and weekend hours during busy tax seasons.

Qualifications:

• 35+ years of administrative experience; professional services industry strongly preferred (accounting, legal, banking, or insurance).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented mindsetcomfortable with varying workloads and responsibilities.

Perks:

• 23 days of PTO (increases after 7 years of service).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with match and annual profit-sharing contribution.
• Company-sponsored appreciation events and gifts.
• All-expense-paid employee appreciation trip to a tropical location every other year

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.