Administrative Coordinator (Full-Time/South Barrington, IL)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Since 1964, Kaizen CPAs + Advisors has been helping businesses maximize their profit potential. As a second-generation, family-owned business we know firsthand what it takes to provide and incorporate forward-thinking advice, preparation, and planning to achieve and exceed business growth goals. We know that having the best team is critical to our own success that is why we are searching for qualified candidates like you!  

Job Description

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is expanding our team! An exciting career opportunity exist for an energetic and friendly Office Assistant! In the words of author Dale Carnegie, "Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language."

 As the face of the firm, it is imperative to remember our clients’ names and faces and to maintain a positive, pleasant, welcoming, and friendly demeanor, in person, as well as on the phone.  The Office Assistant provides administrative support to others in the firm to ensure effective and efficient office operations. The key to success in this position is to anticipate the needs of others throughout the firm and the needs of our clients. Among other duties, you will maintain office supplies, receive and distribute communications, schedule necessary property maintenance, head many internal communications/announcements, and assume firm party planning. The Office Assistant will identify areas for enhancements that will bring efficiency to other members of the team and overall will provide value to the client. To do this, it is essential to understand the varied departments and positions throughout the firm. You will work with the owner, managers, assistant managers, bookkeepers and members of payroll, financial services, IT, marketing and sales. Building a good rapport with clients and co-workers is essential. You will gain proficiency in many software programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and a suite of tax programs. You must efficiently manage time pressures due to various tasks and deadlines in order to be successful in achieving firm goals.  You will need to demonstrate integrity, honesty, dependability, enthusiasm, organization and professionalism daily in this position, as well as hold true to the firm’s vision and values.

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Additional Information

Pease note that during tax season (mid-February to mid-April) the office assistant's duties are more significant; therefore, we do not take vacations during this time frame.

Due to the nature of this position remote work is not an available option.

What else you should know!

Here at Kaizen CPAs + Advisors, we work as a team. You’ll find a team of professionals ready to encourage and celebrate your achievements and successes. We offer a flexible, fun, relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where we dress in business casual attire year-round. We give back to our community through various charitable acts such as hosting blood drives and volunteering at non-profits such as Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). There are frequent company outings such as dinners, plays, baseball games and so much more.  

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that may include Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, PTO, Holidays, 401(k), Cafeteria/Section 125 plans.  

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Kaizen CPAs + Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.