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Executive Assistant (Part-Time)

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin
United States, Wisconsin, West Allis
6737 W Washington Street (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2025

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrative and financial support to the President, Leadership team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. The Executive Assistant plays a vital role in core accounting functions, facilities coordination, IT support, and special projects, contributing to overall agency effectiveness and organization. This will be a part-time role around 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) include the following:

Executive Support

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the President and Leadership team, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate meeting logistics.
  • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, and draft professional correspondence.
  • Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive communication.
  • Coordinate logistics and materials for board meetings, including timely communications and documentation.

Accounting & Financial Support

  • Billing & Invoicing: Prepare and distribute invoices to funders, vendors, and partners with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Accounts Receivable: Track incoming payments, follow-up on outstanding balances, and maintain detailed payment records.
  • Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, obtain necessary approvals, and prepare payments (checks or electronic).
  • Bank Deposits: Prepare, document, and record deposits, including donor contributions and other income sources.
  • Reconciliation: Assist with monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card statements.
  • Financial Reporting: Support preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders and grant compliance requirements.
  • Assist with annual audit preparation; compiles data, reports and correspondence.

Administrative Support

  • Set up rooms for trainings, meetings, and events, including arranging AV equipment, materials, and room layouts.
  • Seek opportunities for cost efficiencies across agency operations, including utilities, vendor management, and procurement.
  • Support coordination of IT department functions, including technology needs and troubleshooting assistance.
  • Assist in managing facilities (owned or leased), including maintenance schedules and vendor relationships.
  • Backup coverage for front reception desk, including answering/forwarding incoming calls on main line, greeting visitors, accept packages, and mail distribution.

Organizational Engagement

  • Actively participate in leadership and staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and required trainings.
  • Support agency events, including fundraisers and community outreach initiatives.
  • Provide administrative support for development campaigns, sponsorship outreach, and stewardship activities.
  • Take on special projects and other duties as assigned by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Two (2) or more years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role is required. Financial responsibilities in previous experience is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge of office administration, accounting principles, and financial processes.
  • Travel between multiple sites may be required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Must have proof of insurance AND meet the requirements of the Employee Driving Policy.
  • A Criminal Background Check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for day programming.

Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint specifically).
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Awareness of disability issues.
  • Ability to interact with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and display strong customer relation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to problem-solve issues.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
  • Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
  • Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.

EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE:

Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Telephone
  • Computer
  • Copy Machine
  • Calculator
  • Fax Machine
  • Operating a motor vehicle safely.
  • Durable Medical Equipment (as required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
  • Required to drive Will driving be required? We should add auto insurance and driving policy information. Added above just in case. Occasionally exposed to loud/noisy environments.
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