Administrative Assistant

Plante Moran
life insurance, sick time, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
120 South Riverside Plaza (Show on map)
Dec 15, 2024
Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago Make your mark. Our office admin team focuses on supporting the firm's critical business needs. From providing assistance to our offices, partners, and practice teams, to leveraging resources and optimizing firm operations, our administrative team plays a key role in the firm's success. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities. Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Your Role. Your work will include but not limited to: Provide day-to-day support for multiple partners and their respective teams Assist with the production of client or Firm deliverables such as proposals, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets Coordinate meetings and events including travel arrangements for partners and staff Create and review client invoices, utilizing hours and expense detail in firm management system Attain expert level of knowledge in WYN in order to be capable of training practice staff in appropriate use of system to support practice development efforts Arrange for conference rooms (including needed equipment and/or conference and video calls, catered meal arrangements, set-up, clean-up, etc.) Assist with administrative projects Responsible for frequent communications with all levels in the organization The qualifications. HS Diploma or GED equivalent required. Higher level of education/college coursework preferred. 2 or more years of experience working in an administrative or executive administrative role, preferably in professional services Superior verbal and written communication skills with a focus on client service and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative while maintaining high confidentiality Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Our difference. On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now. This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. #LI-CB1 #LI-Onsite Salary Class Hourly We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits. Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review theposition location for theapplicable geographic location. Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation. Colorado hourly rate range is as follows: $24.16 to $36.24 Illinois hourly rate range is as follows: $24.90 to $37.35