Reception/Administrative Assistant

Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? 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. 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:

Working independently and within a team environment to support the client service staff to produce high quality client deliverables

Managing electronic and paper-based client files and compilations of tax returns

Proof-read, review for quality and verify content before finalizing any client deliverables

Assist with coordinating office events, including preparation, logistics, and collaboration with internal teams and committees

Participate in training and stay current with GT software

Organize information and maintain database for marketing purposes using our contact relationship management software

Plan and coordinate cost-effective and sometimes complex domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries for individuals and groups

General administrative duties including, but not limited to: reception, filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing and mailing

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Administrative Assistant? 2-4 years of recent administrative experience

• Excellent data entry and word processing skills with high attention to accuracy and detail. Must have an aptitude for proofreading and suggesting alternatives
• Professional and eager to learn with a desire become a strong contributing member of our administrative team
• Computer savvy with the ability to learn and troubleshoot various computer programs including Microsoft Office
• Experience with AP, AR, or any accounting software is an additional benefit (Ex. Experience in financial statement preparation an asset
• Occasional overtime may be required during peak season

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. 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 Kelowna. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

This role is required to be onsite, in-office five days each week.

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.