Administrative Coordinator

Cherry Bekaert Advisory•Orland Park, IL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm recognized as a Great Place to Work, is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for its Orland Park, IL office. This role provides essential administrative support to firm service lines, ensuring high-quality client deliverables, efficient workflows, and reliable communication. The Administrative Coordinator will manage tasks with minimal supervision, proactively identify potential issues, and contribute to a collaborative team culture while supporting onsite operations, document processing, and client communication.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a professional support services environment.
Proficient in various software platforms, including MS Office 365, with expertise in Excel.
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.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Accounting preferred but not required.
Familiarity with Adobe preferred but not required.

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.