Administrative Coordinator

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join our Orland Park, IL office. The role focuses on onsite operational support, document processing, and proactive client communication to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will support service lines, utilize MS Office 365 (Excel emphasis), and manage workload to meet deadlines. Extended hours during peak seasons may be required, with a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a professional support services environment.
• Accounting preferred but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, with Excel expertise.
• Familiarity with Adobe preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and uphold quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports firm service line offerings, which may include Tax General Support, workpaper scanning, tax return assembly, and other service-specific deliverables.
• May also assist with software platforms such as GoFileRoom, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Suite, based on team need.
• Responsible for document processing such as printing, scanning, sorting, organizing materials or reports.
• Responsible for general administrative duties to include inbox management, maintaining file repositories, Teams Channel and general communication, and general assistance Carries out general on-site tasks such as operational support, breakroom and kitchen duties, visitor and staff assistance, front desk support, and mail and supply management.

Skills

2+ years experience in professional/s-

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

MS Office 365

Excel

GoFileRoom

Smartsheet

Adobe

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development.

Our Administrative team is looking for an Administrative Coordinator. The Administrative Coordinator will have the opportunity to work onsite from our Orland Park, IL office.

The Coordinator provides essential administrative support to firm service lines, ensuring high-quality client deliverables, efficient workflows, and reliable communication. This role manages tasks with minimal supervision and proactively identifies potential issues to support continuous improvement. Coordinators contribute to a collaborative team culture while supporting onsite operations, document processing, and client communication.

As an Administrative Coordinator, you will:

• Supports firm service line offerings, which may include Tax General Support, workpaper scanning, tax return assembly, and other service-specific deliverables.
• May also assist with software platforms such as GoFileRoom, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Suite, based on team need.
• Responsible for document processing such as printing, scanning, sorting, organizing materials or reports.
• Responsible for general administrative duties to include inbox management, maintaining file repositories, Teams Channel and general communication, and general assistance Carries out general on-site tasks such as operational support, breakroom and kitchen duties, visitor and staff assistance, front desk support, and mail and supply management.

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a professional support services environment.
• Accounting preferred but not required.
• Proficient in various software platforms, including MS Office 365, with expertise in Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines, and uphold quality standards.
• Strong aptitude for quickly learning and utilizing new technology and systems.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Skilled in building trust and rapport with team members and internal clients while managing expectations through clear, timely and professional communication.
• Ability to proactively communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to leadership.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and technical proficiency through training and professional growth.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons and deadlines

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes:

• annual bonus
• medical, dental, and vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.

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