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6 results for Front Desk Assistant in Northbrook, IL

Office Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced and self-directed Office Assistant to support daily front desk and workplace operations in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for someone with a hospitality mindset who takes pride in creating a welcoming, organized, and detail-oriented office environment. The person in this role will serve as a key point of contact for guests while helping maintain shared spaces and ensuring day-to-day administrative needs are handled efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome guests, clients, and visitors and provide a positive arrival experience at the front desk.<br>• Oversee the appearance and readiness of common areas by keeping shared spaces neat, stocked, and presentable throughout the day.<br>• Perform workplace support tasks such as preparing coffee, replenishing pantry items, straightening furniture, and wiping down surfaces as needed.<br>• Manage incoming calls and general front desk inquiries, directing requests to the appropriate contacts in a timely manner.<br>• Handle routine clerical and administrative duties to support smooth office operations and daily business activities.<br>• Work independently to identify and address facility or hospitality-related needs with minimal supervision.<br>• Help coordinate basic office services and maintain an organized, efficient environment for employees and visitors.<br>• Support administrative processes that may involve billing, CRM updates, time-tracking tools, or related office systems when required.
  • 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Looking for an Administrative Assistant role where you can actually make an impact—not just check boxes?</p><p>A <strong>small consulting firm in Chicago (under 10 employees)</strong> is looking for someone who can step in, take ownership, and thrive in a mostly remote, entrepreneurial environment.</p><p>This role isn’t for someone who needs heavy structure—it’s for someone who’s comfortable navigating ambiguity, problem-solving on the fly, and being a true right hand to leadership and operations.</p><p><strong>A few key highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Chicago-based (occasional in-office needed)</li><li>2+ years admin experience in a small business required</li><li>Strong communication skills are a must</li><li>QuickBooks or similar = a bonus</li><li>Must be self-directed and proactive</li></ul><p>&#128176; $50,000–65,000 + benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k equivalent after 1 year)</p><p>If this sounds like you—or someone in your network—reach out!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate assignments and provide day-to-day administrative support to senior team members.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including entering vendor invoices and maintaining organized vendor records.</p><p>• Perform basic bookkeeping duties and assist with routine financial documentation using QuickBooks and related tools.</p><p>• Label, organize, and maintain incoming documents to ensure files and records remain accurate and easy to access.</p><p>• Update trackers, logs, and operational records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct research on a range of topics and present clear, reliable information to support team needs.</p><p>• Manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and help keep office activities running smoothly.</p><p>• Work closely with colleagues across the team to provide administrative assistance wherever needed and improve overall productivity.</p><p>• Learn and follow established company administrative procedures and apply them consistently in daily work.</p><p>• Support front office coverage by assisting with inbound calls, reception duties, and general data entry tasks as required.</p>
  • 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Warrenville, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily front-office operations in Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing receptionist duties, customer support, and administrative coordination in an office setting. The person in this role will serve as a key point of contact for visitors, members, and callers while helping maintain accurate records, organized files, and efficient office workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome visitors, provide courteous assistance, and create a positive first impression for the office.</p><p>• Manage incoming phone calls, route inquiries to the appropriate staff members, and record messages when needed.</p><p>• Receive and process payments, issue receipts, and handle cash transactions accurately, including returning correct change.</p><p>• Support members and customers by answering routine questions, directing requests, and delivering attentive service.</p><p>• Maintain organized paper and digital records through filing, scanning, and archiving documents.</p><p>• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail to ensure timely delivery within the office.</p><p>• Prepare large mailings by printing materials, labeling envelopes, and applying postage using office equipment.</p><p>• Assist with general administrative work, including data entry, email correspondence, and appointment scheduling as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $21 / hour. Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.</p>
  • 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a financial services firm in the recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to join their team in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support, manage billing processes, and ensure smooth office operations. This position is ideal for someone who excels in organization, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and enjoys working collaboratively in an environment that values attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure daily office operations run efficiently.</p><p>• Manage billing processes, including preparing, reviewing, and distributing invoices.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records and documentation for client accounts and internal operations.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to address inquiries and resolve issues.</p><p>• Oversee office management tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and ordering supplies.</p><p>• Utilize billing software to generate statements and ensure timely processing of payments.</p><p>• Assist in drafting and updating administrative policies and procedures.</p><p>• Coordinate with team members to ensure deadlines and project milestones are met.</p><p>• Handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows and suggest practical solutions.</p>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations for a university environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract position is well suited for someone with hands-on payroll experience who can manage time records, payroll calculations, and related documentation with accuracy. The ideal candidate will contribute to timely pay processing while helping maintain compliance with established payroll procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately by reviewing employee time records, earnings, and required deductions before final submission.<br>• Examine timesheets and attendance data to identify discrepancies, follow up on missing information, and ensure payroll records are complete.<br>• Support payroll administration within ADP and related timekeeping systems to maintain reliable employee pay information.<br>• Reconcile payroll totals against supporting records and resolve variances involving wages, garnishments, and other withholdings.<br>• Handle payroll-related adjustments connected to child support orders and other mandated deductions in accordance with policy.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files, reports, and supporting documentation to ensure records are current and accessible.<br>• Assist with expense reporting review and coordinate payroll-related entries that may affect employee compensation records.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and payroll tracking activities by preparing data and supporting routine reporting needs.
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z
Data Entry Clerk
  • Hinsdale, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to join a team in Hinsdale, Illinois for an immediate-start Contract position. This short-term assignment supports order processing and administrative workflows for a company in the commercial construction sector. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, solid Excel capability, and the ability to handle high-volume information entry while adapting quickly to company systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately enter customer order details into the company’s order processing platform.<br>• Move and organize information from Excel files into internal records while checking for completeness.<br>• Revise quotes and order data as updates are received from customers or internal teams.<br>• Maintain well-documented order histories and ensure customer files remain current.<br>• Review entered information for errors and correct discrepancies to support efficient processing.<br>• Assist with administrative tasks related to order handling and documentation.
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z