Administrative Assistant - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a small boutique firm filled with a team of enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individuals. We are located in the heart of Old Strathcona, have been in business for over 27 years and we continuously strive to grow the firm through expansion of departments/niches. We are dedicated to and knowledgeable in our specialty areas and we pride ourselves on being focused on our clients and our staff.We are a firm with 3 Partners, 2 Principals and just over 35 staff. We value our staff and the work they do, while giving them opportunities for career growth along the way. All of this, while we continue to ensure that the best needs of our clients are being met through the Individual, Business and Not for Profit services we offer.We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position and we are looking for someone who can provide administrative assistance to various members of our team. The successful candidate will be results oriented and be able to prioritize work in an efficient and effective manner. They will be able to multi-task, handle confidential information and behave in a respectful & professional manner.If you enjoy working within an administrative team, you are enthusiastic, friendly, and work well with others, then this is a great opportunity for you!Your Responsibilities include being able to:- Making appointments, reservations and travel arrangements- Answering and filtering phone calls and messages- Managing a client database and communicating with them regarding deadlines and CRA filings- Scanning, printing and efiling documentation for clients- Preparing and submitting expense reports- Liaising with the administrative team to assist with administrative tasks for team members- Planning, organizing and coordinating functions and special events- Assisting with reception coverage on a rotating basis- Other tasks as they ariseYour Attributes:- An Office Administration diploma would be an asset- Up to 2 years of experience in an administrative role- Experience working in a Professional Services firm would be an asset- Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills- Strong attention to detail- Exceptional MS Office and typing skills and knowledge of DocIt would be an asset- A professional individual with exceptional client service and relationship building skillsAt Yates Whitaker LLP, we offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, benefits, matching RRSP contributions and more.If you are interested in joining our fast paced, energetic environment, please submit your cover letter ( stating your salary expectations) and resume ( as one document). We ask that you do not phone us, but please feel free to check us out at www.yateswhitaker.ca. We will continue to recruit for this position until a suitable candidate is found.Thank you for your interest in Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. We hope to meet you soon!Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $18.00-$25.00 per hourSchedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T6E 1X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

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