Accounting Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Accounting

Location (City, State): Lincolnshire, 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

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.