Administrative Assistant

**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 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.

**As an Administrative Assistant [Temporary-6 month contract] your responsibilities will include**:

- Provide billing support using various Grant Thornton systems and in accordance with the terms of the engagement letter
- Contributing to the team culture by looking for ways to improve work methods and ensuring positive work relationships
- Use your Microsoft Office skills every day; preparing, editing and formatting letters, reports, presentations, financial statements and other documents
- Be efficient with filing, faxing, scanning and photocopying
- Preparation and presentation of financial statement packages
- Managing correspondence on behalf of the Partners and Managers
- Coordinating external/internal appointments, meetings, room bookings, and meals/catering
- Reception relief as needed
- Support the business with other administrative tasks as required

**Be 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 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

**Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Administrative Assistant [Temporary-6 month contract]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick**:

- 2-3+ years of administrative experience in a busy professional services environment (public practice would be an asset); working with multiple projects and meeting (at times competing) tight deadlines
- 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
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be skilled at working within tight deadlines
- Take initiative, with strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent client service mindset
- 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. Caseware)
- Experience in financial statement preparation an asset
- Known for strong attention to detail by producing high quality work
- Reputation and demonstrated track record of working independently, showing initiative and eagerness to learn and a continuous improvement mindset
- Significant knowledge and experience working with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be willing to work overtime periodically

At 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.

**Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?**

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