Administrative Assistant

Overview

Doane Grant Thornton is 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. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As an Administrative Assistant your responsibilities will include :

• Working independently and within a team environment to support our client service colleagues to produce high quality client deliverables
• Ensuring Reception is opened / closed appropriately
• Answering the software-based telephone in a professional manner, and transferring the caller to the appropriate business unit or colleague
• Greeting and welcoming each guest in a friendly and inviting manner
• Ordering office supplies
• Receiving and securing cheques, debit / credit card payments
• Maintaining proper office appearance and cleanliness
• Managing boardroom bookings and catering requirements including set-up, and clean-up for meetings and office events
• Aiding with the preparation of meeting materials (i.e. presentations, handouts etc)
• Managing mail and courier requirements for delivery and pickup
• Assemble T1 personal tax returns as well as other Canada Revenue forms including T2s, T3s, T4s and T5s
• Format financial statements in compliance with Firm standards
• Preparation of letters and reports using firm templates in compliance with Firm standards
• Proof-read, review for quality, and verify content before finalizing any client deliverables
• E-filing as required
• Participate in training and stay current with Doane GT software
• Provide billing support using various Doane Grant Thornton systems
• Assist in the preparation and submission of expense reports for the partners
• Using Microsoft D365 application software to set up new clients as well as track, maintain and report on client relationships
• General administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing

About Doane Grant Thornton and Culture

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. We walk in others’ shoes before taking action. You’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. We value curiosity and diverse perspectives, and aim for an environment where every day is different and growth is encouraged.

For more about our culture and how we live our purple daily, read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca.

Qualifications

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Work Model

Our culture shines through in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Equity and Accommodation

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and / or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

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