Paraprofessional

ORBA is a certified public accounting and financial advisory firm where individuals and stakeholders of small to mid-sized organizations go to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with an experienced, resourceful, proactive business partner. What separates ORBA are the connections our clients develop in a one-on-one relationship with a proactive partner supported by the resources, people and expertise available within the firm. With exceptional employee retention rates and being honored as one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces (Chicago Tribune, 2021) and Top Workplaces USA (2022) by our very own staff, it’s a fact that ORBA is a great place to work.

ORBA is looking for a Paraprofessional to support several directors across the firm. This role will have significant interaction with firm clients and will function as client “relationship manager”.

What we offer:

• Flexible summer hours and convenient downtown Chicago location
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Discounted gym membership
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programs
• Fun firm sponsored social events
• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
• Competitive compensation package and a broad range of insurance programs

Essential Job Functions:

• Handles regular correspondence with clients as delegated by Directors
• Performs bookkeeping and journal entries using QuickBooks
• Schedules appointments and keeps appointment calendars for multiple Directors using Microsoft Outlook.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Arranges for meetings and conferences and may take notes.
• Receives, reads and routes incoming mail to Director.
• Maintains files of correspondence and other records.
• Maintains control files of matters in progress.
• Enters Director’s time and expenses into appropriate system.
• Prepares monthly invoices and account statements for each assigned Director.
• Answers telephone and answers routine questions or routes calls to appropriate staff members.
• Serves as backup to receptionist at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.