Administrative Coordinator

Join Cherry Bekaert as an Administrative Coordinator in our Chicago office. Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work. We provide innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients and foster a collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development.

The Administrative team is looking for an Administrative Coordinator. The Coordinator provides essential administrative support to firm service lines, ensuring high-quality client deliverables, efficient workflows, and reliable communication.

• Support firm service line offerings, which may include proofing and issuing of engagement letters, account confirmations and other service‑specific deliverables. May also assist with software platforms such as Smartsheet,  and Microsoft Suite, based on team need.
• Responsible for document processing such as printing, binding, and mailing reports and other client deliverables.
• Responsible for general administrative duties to include inbox management, maintaining file repositories, Teams Channel and general communication, and general assistance.
• Carry out general on‑site tasks such as operational support, breakroom and kitchen duties, visitor and staff assistance, front desk support, mail and supply management.

• Proficient in various software platforms, including MS Office 365. Familiarity with Adobe and Smartsheet preferred but not required.
• 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.
• High School Diploma.

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our firm. In addition, we provide a comprehensive, high‑quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous paid time off; retirement plans; paid care leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

$20.00 – $28.36 per hour

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.