Administrative Assistant - Accounting Firm

Immediate Full Time Permanent position for an Experienced Accounting Administrative Assistant

We are an established public practice accounting firm in NE with access to public transit and

free parking.

The successful candidate will have previous two to three years of experience as an

Administrative Assistant this requirement is a must a must.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, live meetings, and events pertaining to a function or

sub-function, etc., organize materials.

• Adherence to risk management and branding in compliance with National guidelines ensuring
• Ability to communicate independently with Government bodies (i.e. CRA)
• Provide senior level administrative support to partners, clients and team members.

accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, Financial Statements and

reports using various software or as assigned and required.

• Respond independently to basic client enquiries and escalate complex client enquiries to partner

based on knowledge of practice/structure and work process.

• Proactive and independent management of partners’ calendar and contact database in order to

maximize best use of the partners’ time.

• Provide proactive billing and collection support as required

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What You Bring To This Role

• Minimum 2 to 3 years administration experience.
• Typing speeding at least 40 wpm is a must
• Answer phone call other administrative duties
• Ability to quickly and smoothly adapt to changing client demands.
• Good judgment and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency to quickly learn proprietary software.
• Ability to work with QuickBooks desktop/online will be considered an asset
• College diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an
• Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe products. In particular, Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Capable of working independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

administrative assistant skill set.

New immigrants are welcomed. However, they must have an above average command

of the English language (written, verbal and proper grammar).

Previous public practice experience in a foreign country is a requirement for this

position.

Salary will be based on previous experience