Office Assistant/bookkeeper

Why work for us?_

There isn’t another company quite like Nawkaw. As a world leader in a niche field, no two days are ever the same. If you enjoy the challenge of a new task or topic to work on each day, this is the job for you

**What You’ll Do on The Job**

Much of your work will be focused on managing the office administration and bookkeeping for the office. You’ll be entrusted with tasks assigned by your supervisor. You’ll work closely together and always be heard.

You’ll make your own organizational structure-one that you’ll thrive in and works best with how you operate. You’ll join a company culture centered around service, both to our customers as well as our fellow employees. We believe strongly in supporting and advocating for our colleagues. We look after our own.

Need more specificity? Here’s what you can expect to be in charge of with us:

- Complete projects and assignments assigned by supervisor
- Serves as the face of the office, greeting clients and others entering the office
- Overseeing and administering office utilities; office supplies and office equipment and vendors for the office
- Customer receivables: collection and processing

**What We Need from You**

It’s important to us that you join with prior experience in office administration and bookkeeping. We’re also looking for someone who’s ready and excited to learn more about a niche field, with lots of unique tasks, deadlines, and assignments day-to-day.

If you’ve got construction experience, that’s a big plus, but generally, strong strategic thinking skills, self-motivated work, and time management skills are vital tools for your success.

Here’s a list of what you can expect to be expected of you:

- Bachelor’s degree in not required but preferred
- Minimum 5 years Administrative Assistant experience
- Minimum 5 years Bookkeeping experience
- Possess strong strategic thinking skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fast-paced work ethic and multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with mínimal supervision
- Oversee and process all administrative operations of the office
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Drive to improve a company and ensure its success
- Ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion
- Identify opportunities for process and office management improvements
- Produce reports from QuickBooks
- Manage time and attendance for hourly employees
- Track office supplies, handle customer payments, and sort incoming mail
- Maintenance and Collection of Overdue Receivables
- Professional appearance
- Working knowledge of all MS Office products, Quickbooks and Salesforce
- Background and experience in construction is a plus

**Perks & Benefits**

Nawkaw offers consistent work, top pay, benefits, and employment opportunities. You’ll have paid holidays, paid time off, a floating holiday, health insurance, dental-and much more.

Continuing education, career development programs, and access to tools to further your professional skillset will also be available to you alongside a variety of programs designed to care for your physical and mental wellbeing.

Nawkaw provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: From $20.67 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Office administration: 5 years (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)