Management Consulting Administrative Assistant - Grand Rapids, MI

• Location: United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
  
  

Count on us. Our office admin team focuses on supporting the firm’s critical business needs. From providing assistance to our offices, partners, and practice teams, to leveraging resources and optimizing firm operations, our administrative team plays a key role in the firm’s success. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide day-to-day support for multiple partners and their respective teams in a remote and in-person format.
• Assist with the production of client or Firm deliverables such as proposals, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate meetings and events including travel arrangements for partners and staff.
• Navigate reporting, create and review client invoices, utilizing hours and expense detail in the Firm’s practice management system.
• Attain a proficient level of operational knowledge in the Firm’s operational systems like Workday, WYN, and LCVista in order to be capable of training practice staff in the appropriate use of the system.
• Align and support arrangements for internal and external meetings/events in conference rooms (including needed equipment and/or conference and video calls, catered meals, set-up, clean-up, etc.).
• Assist with administrative projects.
• Responsible for frequent communications with all levels of the organization.
• Focused support with operational procedures related to the Forensic & Valuation Services practice.
• Assist with Grand Rapids office-level support needs.
  
  

The Qualifications.

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required. Higher level of education/college coursework preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience working in an administrative or executive administrative role, preferably in professional services.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with a focus on client service and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative while maintaining high confidentiality.
• Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of MS Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  
  

Our difference.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.  Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.