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