Wipfli Looking for Administrative Specialist – Tax at Aurora, Illinois Full Time

At Wipfli, people count

Our people are core to everything we do – the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. And we seek feedback openly, from all.

People matter here and they feel it.

And we value curiosity. Curious is more than a personality trait. It’s a way of thinking. Of learning. Of working.

There’s purpose in this wonder. It makes us better. It makes us Wipfli.

If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference – and make a professional home – Wipfli is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support the tax practice administratively and support the office administratively as necessary.
• All tax processing functions required for individual, business, non-profit tax clients.
• Develop a specialized knowledge and software proficiency in specific practice groups and/or service lines.
• High level of technical skills/ability to learn.
• Ability to understand processes and learn them quickly.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Speak and understand the English language fluently.
• Create, proof, edit, and correct documents, memos, and letters for Partners and associates, ensuring timeliness.
• Provide administrative support to the designated practice groups and/or service lines to ensure deadlines are met, while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Produce high quality work in compliance with work processing guidelines and firm standards. Follow-up proactively as necessary.
• Develop and demonstrate a general knowledge of the firm’s products and services. Communicate proactively with associates and clients. Prioritize deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to communicate with, and take direction from leadership, including Partners.
• Assist in the assembly of reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist other administrative staff with overflow work.
• Filing
• Handling downloads from client portal
• Scheduling conference rooms and handling hospitality arrangements
• Coordinate workflow with other administrative associates, ensuring an efficient flow
• Backing up Office Assistant duties

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an office setting
• An Associate Degree in Administrative Support is preferred
• Requires a valid driver’s license
• Requires intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, and a basic knowledge of Excel
• Experience in a professional services work environment is preferred
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines.
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule to meet workflow demands

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Carly Seidl, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process.