Administrative Assistant

A well established public accounting firm is looking for a dynamic Administrative Assistant to join their team.  Working between both the Whistler & Squamish office, you’ll be responsible for managing all client correspondence including onboarding new clients, managing accounts payables, and social media marketing.  Offering a competitive wage starting in the range of $22 to $23 per hour plus extended health benefits and potential wellness allowance and annual bonuses based on performance.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday schedule.
• Initially working in the Whistler-based office and eventually working in both the Whistler & Squamish office.  2 days per week in Whistler & 3 days per week in Squamish.
• Wage starting at $22 to $23 per hour based on experience.
• Transportation allowance can be discussed.
• Extended medial and dental benefits after 2 months.
• Annual wellness allowance can be discussed.
• Annual bonus can be discussed.
• Opportunities for growth and learning in the Accounting industry.

The Perfect Candidate: 

• 2+ years experience in an administrator role with exceptional customer service skills.
• Some experience managing social media marketing campaigns; developing creative content for posts, responding to inquiries, building brand and target audience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – not afraid to drive new business through conversations with potential clients and handling a professional relationship with internal and external clients.
• Friendly, personable and professional demeanor.
• Proactive and motivated self starter who can work well independently with little direction.
• Organized, detail oriented with good time management and the ability to juggle changing priorities.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, CRM systems.  Knowledge of accounting software is an asset.
• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting is an asset.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Being the first point of contact for both the Whistler & Squamish offices.
• Correspond with current and potential clients through in-person, email and phone.
• Onboard new clients by discussing services, rates, etc.
• Managed all social media marketing utilizing various platforms – creating content to engage target audience, managing postings and interactions, etc.
• Manage all accounts payable; posting invoices to Quickbooks, reconcile credit card statements escalate and solve problems.
• Organizing managing and filing documents and receipts.
• Update Finance/Management Spreadsheets
  (Cash Flow, Salary, History, Commissions, Expenses etc.).
• Communicating with government offices when needed.
• General administrative tasks to support staff and management.

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