Executive Assistant to the CEO Job in Chicago, Illinois Us
General Job Description:
o Relieves executive of administrative type functions in order to increase the time the executive has available for executive level responsibilities.
o Understands subtle difference between initiating creative discussions for particular courses of action verses reliance on executive for task implementation support.
o Ability to clearly understand executive’s intent
o Effectively manages a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the clerical and administrative functions of the office, and to a limited extent personal, without the assistance of the executive.
o Relies on experience, judgment and problem-solving skills to plan and accomplish goals.
o Responsible for confidential and sensitive material.
o Prepares routine and advanced correspondences including reports, worksheets, letters and memoranda.
o Professional - acts as a role model for other in the organization, may direct and lead the work of others.
o Works alone or in group to accomplish objectives with typical hours 40-45 per week, spikes in required hours due to general fluctuation in workload.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
· Accounting skills
· Technology proficient
· 4 years experience in the Executive Assistant, Accounting or related area.
· Great Communication skills
· Excellent attention to detail/quality work
· Works well under potentially stressful situations and deadlines.
· Minimal travel