Office Administrator

Job DescriptionOn behalf of our client in Milton, Ontario, we are seeking a professional, friendly, and organized Office Administrator / Bookkeeper, who will be responsible for both client service, including front desk responsibilities, and bookkeeping for various clients. Experience in reception/executive assistant and bookkeeping is a must. Who is our client? Our client is made up of a dynamic and professional team, providing a wide range of accounting services - from audits and review engagements to personal income tax returns and compilations, from payroll to bookkeeping - they do it all They work hard for their clients, small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries and locations.Salary: $55,000 per yearHours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Full-Time)During tax season (March and April), 1/2 days on Saturdays are possible.ResponsibilitiesGreet clients, visitors and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.Provide exceptional customer service by responding to client inquiries and resolving any accounting-related issues.Full service bookkeeping, both internally and on behalf of a wide range of clients.Accurately record and maintain financial transactions in Quickbooks and other software as applicablePrepare and reconcile bank statements, general ledgers, and balance sheets.Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payables and accounts receivables.Perform monthly and year-end closing procedures.Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.Conduct periodic audits to verify accuracy of financial reports.Document and data retrieval as required.General office management assistance, including data entry, filing, paperwork, financial statement assembly, among other tasks.Exposure to an expanding range of tasks including T1 and T2s, etc.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education is a plus.Experience in administration and bookkeeping is a must.Knowledge of personal tax preparation is a bonus.College diploma/certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping is an asset.Experience with Quickbooks and CaseWare is an asset.Must be familiar with payroll regulations, WSIB, and EHT filings, as well as HST filings.Ability to analyze accurately and reconcile accounts.Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation) with a strong command of the English language.An exceptional attention to detail, taking pride in careful, accurate work.Ability to work well under pressure.Ability to work overtime when necessary and flexibility to work with changing priorities.BenefitsSmall office with a strong team-based collaborative environment.Work / life balance is built into the company culture.Stable environment with tenured and loyal workforce.Full benefits package (health care, dental and vision).Other companies call this role:Office AssistantAdministrative AssistantBookkeeperAccounting AssistantIf you align with the above responsibilities and requirements, this may be the role for you. CLICK APPLY below to learn moreWe thank all who apply for this position. We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well".  All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days. No phone calls please. IND1RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education is a plus. Experience in administration and bookkeeping is a must. Knowledge of personal tax preparation is a bonus. College diploma/certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping is an asset. Experience with Quickbooks and CaseWare is an asset. Must be familiar with payroll regulations, WSIB, and EHT filings, as well as HST filings. Ability to analyze accurately and reconcile accounts. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation) with a strong command of the English language. An exceptional attention to detail, taking pride in careful, accurate work. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work overtime when necessary and flexibility to work with changing priorities.