Receptionist

Miller Cooper is seeking a professional, organized, and proactive Receptionist to be the welcoming face in our Downers Grove office. This role is crucial in creating a positive first impression for employees and guests, while also providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our office. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable individual with a strong service orientation, a willingness to take on diverse tasks, and be in person 5 days/week.

With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.

Firm Highlights:

• Crain’s Chicago 10thlargest firm (2024), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025).

• Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.

• Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.

• Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.

How You Will Contribute:

Catering & Meeting Support:

• Assist with the organization and setup of catered food for weekly lunches, trainings, and other meetings

• Coordinate with catering vendors for orders, delivery, and setup/cleanup(must be willing to lift 5-10lbs)

• Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and stocked as needed for various events

Guest Management:

• Warmly greet and welcome all visitors, clients, and candidates, ensuring a positive and professional first impression

• Direct guests to the appropriate person or department

Office Operations & Administrative Support:

• Maintain a tidy, organized, and welcoming reception and kitchen areas

• Ensure coffee is made daily and refilled throughout the day

• Daily stocking and inventory of office and kitchen supplies

• Perform various administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, shredding, and photocopying

• Actively seek out and take on new tasks and projects to support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations

• Collaborate with other administrative staff to ensure seamless office functionality, including covering other office locations (Chicago and Deerfield) when needed

Other duties:

• Assist with scheduling appointments, travel arrangements and managing calendars as requested

• Mail & Deliveries

• Provide back up for incoming phone calls as needed

About YOU!

• 3+ years as a Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or similar office support role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite- (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• A strong willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities to contribute to the team's success

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a high degree of attention to detail

• Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor

• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when dealing with issues that may arise.

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package

• Generous paid time off that increase with tenure (up to the firm max)

• Paid Parental leave

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time

• Team lunches every Tuesday

• Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups)

• Employee and client referral bonus program

• Commuter Benefits

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal salary alignment, market data, and the candidate’s qualifications- including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). A reasonable estimate of the compensation for this level is$28-$32/hour.