Accounting Assistant/ Receptionist - CPA firm

We are a small well-established accounting firm located in the Saanichton area. We are currently seeking an administrative assistant to assist in the day-to-day operations of the business. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. If you’re the right person for the job, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Data entry - Basic bookkeeping - Preparation of payroll and Record of Employment - Provide polite and courteous customer service to clients - Google suite schedule maintenance - Clients correspondences - Taking phone messages for each department - Office administrative duties Education, Professional Skills, and Personal Characteristics: - 1-2 years related experience in administrative or accounting role combined with secondary education - CPA student is an asset - Attention to detail – Completing tasks with a high level of accuracy - Working knowledge of Sage 50, Quickbooks Online, MS Office & Google Suite - Energy – Adapts well to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of productivity - Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Relationship development – effectively expresses ideas while working with team members in order to achieve a common goal Compensation will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, please clearly state your salary expectations in the cover letter or body of the email. Resume is required Cover Letter is optional