Executive Assistant - Detroit
As an Executive Assistant, you will provide administrative support to executives with complex organizational responsibilities, enabling them to operate effectively. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings across time zones, and handle travel arrangements and logistics with precision. Working closely with Workplace colleagues onsite and virtually, you’ll build strong, collaborative relationships and deliver seamless support through exceptional organization, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities:
- In office presence (as required): Be readily available to support client/customers, learning, community, and events as well as support Workplace functions defined locally or by your geography and local leadership
- Prepares a range of non-routine correspondence according to company guidelines for signature by executive, (i.e. brand compliance, proof reading materials for consistency, grammar, and spelling).
- Compiles, processes and analyzes data based on research objectives and prepare reports
- Arranges and coordinates meetings/conferences in liaison with the Meeting and Events Planning team when applicable. Handle routine and non-routine logistics (e.g. contact meeting participants and coordinate responses, compose meeting materials and follow-up correspondence with input and review by Executive). Follow up on action items and report status to Executives/meeting attendees. Identify potential speakers and provide local, on-site support as appropriate.
- Coordinates work with third-party suppliers – both internal and external – to address support needs and issues on behalf of the executive
- Arranges conference calls, video conferences or data conferences occasionally involving a global audience
- Assists with miscellaneous complex administrative tasks (i.e. locate and complete standard Accenture forms, provide invoicing and accounts reconciliation support, maintain voicemail/email distribution lists, may manage time and expense reports)
- Keeps current and be knowledgeable on Accenture’s tools and technology. Educate executives on new and existing technology / processes to support Accenture’s overall strategy
- Develops relationships with executives’ clients and their Executive Support Associates
- Records and monitor work requests into the tracking tool in a timely manner according to local capabilities and guidelines
- May be responsible for coordinating the activities of other Executive Support Associates/Analysts for their team, this is defined as assigning tasks in a structured and formal way and on a regular basis.
- Anticipates travel needs of executive and independently coordinate complex travel arrangements, typically involving multiple changes and destinations based on understanding of executive’s availability and obligations. Support with travel documentation and procedures (itineraries, visa/passport procedures).
- May prepare draft proposals and presentations with direction from Executive and/or support from other individuals or service departments, as necessary
- May review and sort paper-based and electronic mail, identify/take action required where appropriate
- Manage potential complex calendar / diary activity, including coordination of appointments for executives as well as extensive rescheduling. Keep executives informed as needed
- May provide telephone support (i.e. answer calls promptly and courteously). Acts as executives’ representative to independently handle calls
- May maintain contact and email distribution lists
Job Requirements:
- Occasional flexibility of work schedule and overtime may be required
- This role requires onsite work in 1240 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of Executive Support experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Intermediate MS Office skills, with advanced Outlook skills
- Experience in Global Travel management – including visas and passports
- High degree of solid judgement and empathy
- Organization and multi-tasking skills—taking ownership in a proactive fashion, delivering within expected timelines
- College degree preferred
Professional Skills Requirements:
- Ability to be agile, with a flexible workstyle
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload
- Problem Solving
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Executive Presence
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Demonstrated leadership in professional setting
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 06/12/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $23.13 to $64.23
Cleveland $21.39 to $51.39
Colorado $23.13 to $55.53
District of Columbia $24.62 to $59.09
Illinois $21.39 to $55.53
Maryland $23.13 to $55.53
Massachusetts $23.13 to $59.09
Minnesota $23.13 to $55.53
New York $21.39 to $64.23
New Jersey $24.62 to $64.23
Washington $24.62 to $59.09
Detroit, MI
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