Office Manager

AskHRT; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AskHRT is seeking an experienced office manager/bookkeeper for a northwest-suburban law firm. You will manage daily accounting, payroll, budgeting, HR tasks, and clerical support under the partners, ensuring smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting and have at least five years of professional services experience; you will supervise staff, coordinate meetings, liaise with vendors, and support client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced daily, monthly and year end accounting and bookkeeping activities including processing payroll, budgeting and forecasting.
• Administer, apply and reconcile both operations and trust accounts.
• Administer HR responsibilities including processing new employees, developing policies, managing office staff, record keeping and advising partners.
• Schedule and coordinate firm meeting logistics as directed by the managing partners.
• Provide a wide range of support to partners, clerical staff and clients.
• Serve as primary point of contact with outside vendors.
• Coordinate firm mailings to clients, prospective clients and partners.
• Assist managing partners with projects, as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Payroll

HR

Office administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

A well-established law firm in the northwest suburbs is actively looking for a strong office manager/bookkeeper. The office manager is a key staff member dedicated to supporting the operations of the firm, with special attention paid to accounting, bookkeeping, human resources and clerical support as directed by the managing partners. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting and/or at least 5 years of experience in a professional services environment.

This position will be filled by a dynamic individual who is willing to take a leading role as a member of our team. This is an incredible opportunity for the right individual to help lead our firm into the future.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform advanced daily, monthly and year end accounting and bookkeeping activities including processing payroll, budgeting and forecasting.
• Administer, apply and reconcile both operations and trust accounts.
• Administer HR responsibilities including processing new employees, developing policies, managing office staff, record keeping and advising partners.
• Schedule and coordinate firm meeting logistics as directed by the managing partners.
• Provide a wide range of support to partners, clerical staff and clients.
• Serve as primary point of contact with outside vendors.
• Coordinate firm mailings to clients, prospective clients and partners.
• Assist managing partners with projects, as assigned.

If you are a self-starter who –

Isn’t afraid to take on responsibilities

Can’t wait to put your bookkeeping, accounting and HR skills to good use

Is looking for an opportunity with potential for long term employment

EOE/ADA