Administrative Assistant

Office Location Penticton, BC

Alternate Location

Req # 12002

Posting Category

Who We Are

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.)

Doane Grant Thornton

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

Think 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

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

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!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you . We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current . But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors— your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity . To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $42,800–$53,500 in Penticton. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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 View email address on canada.jobradars.com and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

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