Administrative Assistant - GMS Surgent

Administrative AssistantIn a business focused on numbers, we know that it is our people who make up the true value of GMS Surgent, a tax practice within Hightower Advisors, a financial services company. We take pride in recruiting individuals who demonstrate note-worthy academic and professional achievement as well as a motivation to reach their full potential. To foster our collaborative, team-oriented environment, we have developed wide ranging education-focused training program that includes topical seminars, mentoring and on-the-job training.What You'll DoProvide comprehensive administrative support to executives, managers, and departments at GMS SurgentManage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logisticsPrepare, edit, and format correspondence, reports, and presentationsAnswer and route phone calls, emails, and internal communicationsMaintain electronic and physical filing systems, including client and tax-related recordsAssist with tax administration tasks such as client intake, document tracking, tax deadline coordination, and filing supportOrder office supplies and coordinate with vendors as neededAssist with expense reports, invoicing, and basic recordkeepingSupport internal projects and handle administrative tasksMaintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactionsWhat You'll BringHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPrior administrative or office support experience preferred, ideally in a professional service or tax environmentStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technologyWillingness and ability to learn new technologies, software platforms, and administrative tools used in tax and office operationsAbility to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretionProfessional office environment at GMS Surgent (in-office position)Regular interaction with internal teams and external clientsEmphasis on reliability, adaptability, and attention to detailWhat We OfferCompetitive benefits programAttractive health insurance package401(k) plan with company match17 days of paid time offFlexible summer hours to support work/life balanceBase salary of plus d $35,000 – $50,000 (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)Hightower's StoryFounded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations.

Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA).AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.You are a U.S. citizen, U.S.

permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.