Administrative Assistant
Grant Thornton View all jobs
- Nelson, BC
- $40,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.As an Administrative Assistant your responsibilities will include:
- Organization and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail
- Assist with requests for stationery and other office items and ensure sufficient inventory is maintained
- Printing of financial statements, tax returns, internal forms, manuals, and reports
- Assist in the preparation and submission of time and expense reports for the partner(s) supported
- Data entry and maintenance of paper and electronic files, in accordance with the Firm’s document retention and destruction policies and procedures
- Entering and maintaining client data using Microsoft Dynamics 365 software
- Binding reports and financial statements
- Scan documents and embed in electronic file
- Provide reception services with a strong customer service focus
- Organize events, catering, meeting room preparation and clean-up
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and common areas, office space throughout the workday
- Participate in training and stay current with Doane GT software
- Assisting the Manager of Administrative Services with various ad hoc duties (e.g., set up of client and internal receptions, new colleague space set up, clean-up of storage room, etc.)
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.caThink you’ve got what it takes to be an Administrative Assistant? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
- Strong Word Processing Skills
- 2 to 4 years of administrative experience
- Excellent data entry skills and high attention to detail with an aptitude for proofreading and suggesting alternatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Exceptional client service mindset
- Computer savvy – ability to learn and troubleshoot various computer programs
- Knowledge of CaseWare and or Keystone and past experience in financial statement preparation an asset
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Takes initiative, takes direction and works well independently
- Keen attention to detail, efficient and accurate