Executive Assistant

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KPMG is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Administrative Services at KPMG, within our Administrative & Office Experience organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a broad scope of administrative services, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings and events (client and internal), arranging catering, arranging travel, providing engagement setup and client billing support, performing client and industry research, liaising with technology and other support teams, drafting letters, communications, presentations, assisting with marketing efforts, and providing other support/deliverables as needed
• Build relationships with internal and external clients; understand priorities, projects, and preferences to meet expectations and add value; demonstrate professionalism and tact in all interactions; act as a liaison with members of teams, management, and external clients; handle confidential information with discretion
• Work with team members to navigate and solve day-to-day problems related to services, technology, relationships, or other issues, including collaborating with Digital Nexus or other internal teams/resources as appropriate
• Actively and constructively participate during Administrative Services team meetings and serve on internal project teams to grow knowledge and skills and contribute to the overall success of Administrative Services initiatives
• Prioritize competing requirements and/or deadlines effectively

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience, either in administrative services or customer service-related role; industry knowledge in Audit, Tax, or Advisory services preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Strong verbal/written communication with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority; ability to build productive relationships with peers; robust trouble-shooting and organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent analytical or research skills with the capability to take initiative in identifying solutions and communicating findings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; excellent web-based research skills and ability to learn firm-wide applications
• Ability to work effectively on a team with common goals and responsibilities; leverage strengths, expertise, and diverse perspectives as a member of a high-performing team; capacity to work overtime, as needed, and work in assigned KPMG office two to three days per week

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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