Administrative Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - BDO

BDO

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a

people-first culture

with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Ottawa-Coventry office is looking for a bilingual Administrative Assistant to join the Assurance & Accounting team and own the following responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to multiple Partners and staff within the office
Ensure all documents and deliverables are properly proofread and edited prior to being sent to clients
Assist with billing, collections and processing of A/R and A/P
Client interaction to support information requests and followups
Assemble corporate and personal tax returns, including crosschecking the balance owing and names, as required based on the needs of the assigned Partner(s)
Efile tax returns and ensure Partners' lists have been efiled by the deadlines
Administrative support to Partners and engagement team, which includes client invoicing, calendar management, time & expense reports, meeting and travel coordination, etc
Provide coverage for other support staff during vacations, illness and other absenteeism as requested by the Manager
Other administrative duties as required, including photocopying, filing, mailing/courier, etc as required by professional staff and Partners

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

You have 2 years of working experience in an administrative or similar role
You are bilingual (English and French) as you will be intearcting with offices across Eastern Canada
You have an Office Administration diploma or other relevant education an asset
You have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
You have the ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks
You are comfortable working in a deadlinedriven work setting and dealing with confidential information
You are naturally curious, adaptable and compassionate person who enjoys taking initiative and helping others
You have strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills both written and oral
You value teamwork, client service and quality in detailed work
Ability to work extra hours as required

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among

Canada's Top 100 Employers for 202- This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up:
Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.

We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:
We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy.

We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

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Hybrid new normal:

As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our

careers page

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