A staffing and recruiting company in Lake Zurich is looking for an experienced administrative leader. In this full-time role, you will develop a high-performing team, refine office procedures, and ensure financial accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is essential. The ideal candidate is proactive and has strong organizational skills.
Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
Proven success in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing administrative team.
Design and refine office policies and procedures.
Handle sensitive information professionally.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks
Strong organizational skills
Ability to juggle competing priorities
Proactive mindset
Job description
Base pay range
$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing administrative team—hiring, training, and inspiring staff to reach their full potential.
Design, implement, and continuously refine office policies, systems, and procedures to drive efficiency and scalability.
Handle sensitive information with the utmost integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Run weekly team meetings to monitor workflow, forecast staffing needs, and align on priorities.
Partner with the Director of Administration on monthly labor accruals and cost reallocations to ensure financial accuracy.
Oversee the preparation and review of month-end reports, metrics, and reconciliations.
Record and review monthly bank reconciliations in QuickBooks and monitor cash flow with precision—preparing weekly cash assessments for ownership review.
Support accounts payable and receivable functions, jumping in where needed to keep deadlines on track.
Assist with monthly invoicing to clients when required, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Must Haves
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
Proven success working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities without dropping details.
Prior administrative experience in accounts payable, receivable, and payroll (preferred but not required).
A proactive mindset—someone who doesn’t just manage tasks but drives improvement.