Senior Administrative & Operations Partner

Baker Tilly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Administrative Business Partner – GEMS in Chicago to support client engagement and firm operations. You will coordinate travel, manage expenses, and prepare corporate communications using branded templates.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will work with teams across the firm to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of relevant experience; 5–8 years preferred.
• Advanced organizational and priority management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel logistics, including booking flights, hotels.
• Expense management: prepare and submit expenses per firm policies.
• Assist with client engagement setup and data entry.
• Draft, format, and finalize business correspondence.
• Deadline management for tax due dates.
• Create/format PowerPoint presentations.
• Provide CPE support through NASBA paperwork.
• Manage workflow with internal networks and teams.
• Onboard new GEMS team members and support training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Executive presence

Project coordination

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Administrative Business Partner – GEMS in Chicago to support client engagement and firm operations. You will coordinate travel, manage expenses, and prepare corporate communications using branded templates.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will work with teams across the firm to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing support.