Administrative Assistant [Tax Services] - #437931

Office Location Vancouver, BC

Alternate Location Calgary, AB, Victoria, BC

Req # 10601

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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 over 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.

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.

As an Administrative Assistant [Tax Services] your responsibilities will include:

Administrative Support

• Working independently and within a team environment to support the External Client Services team within the Business Unit, Office and/or Service Line to produce high quality client deliverables
• Managing electronic and paper-based client files
• Preparing, formatting and proof-reading documents including correspondence, reports, presentations and other documents
• Preparation of client engagement letters
• Proactively self-assigning tasks from a queue system
• Entering and maintaining client data using STAR practice management applications, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and various other client management and project tracking software to ensure proper record keeping
• Format and assemble electronic and/or paper client deliverables in compliance with Firm and department standards
• Support of the engagement teams’ risk management processes though submission of queries, research, data entry and results verification
• Coordinating external/internal appointments, meetings, facility/room reservations and catering
• Supporting engagement teams in their preparation for client meetings
• Collaborating with internal teams to address internal and external clients’ needs
• Managing time and expense entry on behalf of team leadership
• Providing billing support using Doane Grant Thornton’s systems and in accordance with the terms of the engagement contracts including preparing invoices to clients
• Providing support to the management team in regards to Accounts Receivable
• General administrative duties including, but not limited to answering calls, filing, photocopying, scanning, sorting and distributing mail, welcoming clients/colleagues at front desk and organizing couriers
• Supporting Senior Administrative Assistants
• Providing vacation coverage for other administrative team members when necessary
• Participating in training to stay current with changes in software and processes
• Supporting the Firm’s professional image and culture by demonstrating professional behaviour and building positive professional relationships
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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 www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think You’ve Got What It Takes To Be An Administrative Assistant [Tax Services]? Like The Colour Purple? Great. Here's a Few More Boxes We’re Also Hoping You Can Tick

• Minimum 3 years of administrative experience, preferably within a fast-paced professional services environment
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• A customer-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships
• A problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work effectively for several people at the same time
• Innovative thinking, sound judgment, and adaptable to service needs
• Proven experience in providing exceptional client service
• Takes initiative and direction and is a self-directed learner
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Available to work overtime during peak tax filing seasons, particularly March, April, September, and October
  
  

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’re committed to ensuring our compensation practices are fair, equitable and competitive. To get the conversation started, we’re happy to share that our current base salary for this role ranges from $41,000 - $56,000 in Vancouver, BC. If this role is available in another location(s), the associated salary range in that location(s) may vary based on relevant factors, including geography.

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 [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

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