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Plante & Moran, PLLC is the 12th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the nation. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join our Office Administration Team as an Administrative Assistantin our Southfield, Michigan office.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant position provides day to day administrative/secretarial support for a team or multiple teams, including calendaring, travel arrangements, correspondence, proposals/presentations. Position will manage some projects, programs and/or processes.
Position Accountabilities
Assist with the production and editing of client or Firm deliverables, such as proposals, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, Microsoft Project workplans, Visio diagrams, and reports.
Copy, bind and distribute as appropriate.
Assist Partner and team with various secretarial duties including opening and organizing mail, organizing office, scheduling prospect calls, travel arrangements, scheduling and maintaining calendars, expense reports, organizing/processing billing.
Responsible for overseeing & maintaining various processes, which may include: Workflow systems/Firm databases as required, including new client/job workflows and other various internal documents related to client service, including client satisfaction surveys
Files and documents for a specific team; updating charts and binders with information
Databases for the Firm intranet site; creation of material/text and maintenance of information
May assist with some administrative projects (some complex), for a team or industry group, primarily related to a specific organizational function; responsible for frequent communications with all levels in the organization
Organize team meetings, including agendas, project lists, minutes and reports
Research for special projects, when requestedLiaison for outside organizations/persons and clients, when necessary
Arrange for conference rooms, including needed equipment and/or conference calls, meeting breakfast/lunches/coffee, etc.; may include reservations for leased conference rooms
Miscellaneous team reservations (travel, lunch, dinner, etc.)May assist with deliverables for staff performance management process (CDPs, APAs, etc.), when requested
Manage marketing activities as needed; marketing liaison
Prepare various P&M forms (new client, check request, etc.)
Handles miscellaneous client and miscellaneous phone calls, routes to appropriate staff
Proofreading of correspondence prepared by other staff
Assist other administrative assistants, when necessary; provide backup when needed
At least 4 + years secretarial experience, preferably in a professional services environment
Person in position frequently communicates with staff who have inquires. Must be able to exchange information in these situations
Proven administrative and organizational, and time management skills
Superior oral and written communication skills and a focus on client service, together with the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative while maintaining high confidentiality
Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of MS Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook), Visio and Microsoft Project
Professional demeanor with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with others
Ability to communicate effectively with partners, staff and visitors
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Superior data entry and alpha/numeric skills
Hours
This is a non-exempt position that may require some Saturday work hours and overtime during workweek.
Qualified individuals must either reside in or near Southfield, Michigan for this opportunity.
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The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
We only accept electronic applications. Therefore, those who apply directly to a position and submit their resumes through our applicant tracking system will be considered.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by a staffing consultant.
Plante Moran does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.
Plante Moran will not pay a fee related to unsolicited resumes received from search firms or employment agencies and the unsolicited resumes will become the property of Plante Moran. Plante Moran will not agree to any contrary terms related to unsolicited resumes
All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
Plante Moran is committed to a workplace that provides equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Plante Moran will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Plante Moran does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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