Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an administrative support professional who is passionate about providing exemplary client service, thrives on maintaining accuracy within detailed work, and is motivated by continuous learning and career development. This opportunity is ideal for the administrative support professional who is familiar with the professional service provider environment and is enthusiastic to further develop their career with a “Best Place to Work” employer within the Chicago area.
The Administrative Assistant will provide expertise in following processes, as well as creating and implementing processes around tax return documentation, database management, and other related tax firm paperwork. This role requires an experienced professional who exhibits sound judgement, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic; they value integrity, and it shows in their quality of work.
We seek the following qualifications:
- Two years of experience in an administrative support function. Experience in a professional services environment is preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience
- Demonstration of strong communication and client service skills
- Microsoft Office Suite skills; particularly Excel (minimum of Intermediate level)
- A strong work ethic with a desire for more responsibility and professional growth
- A keen eye for detail
- Possesses a strong sense of urgency to complete responsibilities efficiently and accurately
- An ability to work in the Lincolnshire office with regularity. This role requires a regular in-office presence with some opportunity for remote work.
Examples of responsibilities include:
- Uploading of tax documents to firm’s tax program consistent with firm’s policies and procedures.
- Updating client databases to ensure firm-wide accuracy and create specialized database reports as needed.
- Efficient preparation of accurate annual reports.
- Completion of shipping and electronic filing practices.
- Assistance with scheduling
- Database management
- Compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
- Maintenance of technical competency and in keeping technologically current with changes in the industry.
- Completion of special projects as assigned.
Mowery & Schoenfeld is a full-service accounting firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, transaction advisory, wealth management and business advisory services. We are a top 10 Illinois firm located in the greater Chicago area. We are as committed to our staff as we our clients. We take culture seriously – recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Best Place to Work, Accounting Today as a Best Firm to Work For and Best Firms for Women, named to Inc.’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, and honored by the Illinois CPA Society as the 2021 recipient of the Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited paid time off, because we understand our professionals can manage work best when given the freedom to balance and enjoy life outside the office. More details on our benefits are available here.
If you believe that your experience and work expectations align with our commitment to our employees, we want to hear from you.
Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.