Administrative Assistant
- Chicago, IL, United States
$55,000 - $70,000 USD
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 - $70,000 USD
- Experience
- 2+ years of administrative support experience, preferably within an accounting, finance, or professional services environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our Story
Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40+ offices and over 600+ professionals, we serve 65,000+ clients. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.
What You’ll Do
The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the office and ensuring an exceptional experience for both clients and team members. This position provides administrative and operational support to accounting and compliance professionals, manages client communications, coordinates schedules, and maintains organized records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced professional services that environment.
- Assist with daily administrative and accounting-related tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and other office documentation.
- Perform accurate data entry of financial and operational information into accounting software, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Maintain organized and confidential client, financial, and administrative records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Serve as a professional first point of contact for clients by responding to inquiries and directing requests appropriately.
- Coordinate schedules, appointments, audits and meetings for team members, ensuring efficient calendar management.
- Support tax, accounting, and client service processes by organizing documentation and tracking important deadlines.
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain reports, correspondence, and other business documents as requested.
- Manage general office operations, including mail distribution, office supplies, vendor coordination, and facility-related requests.
- Assist with client onboarding and administrative workflow processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of administrative support experience, preferably within an accounting, finance, or professional services environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Familiarity with accounting software and client management systems preferred.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional customer-service mindset.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Compensation Range
$55,000 - $70,000 USD
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Archer Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
More about this job
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation
- Data entry
- Onboarding
- Workflow
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Work independently
- Adaptability