Smythe is looking for an Administrative Assistant who can provide support on a range of activities for our Vancouver Accounting practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support Partners and Managers with various administrative needs such as calendar management, arranging and coordinate meetings, travel, and other arrangements 

• Support Partners to ensure tasks and deadlines are met 

• Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software. 

• Answer and manage incoming calls from clients or potential clients 

• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed. 

• Liaise with internal staff at all levels to resolve administrative inquiries 

• Draft minutes of meetings for review 

• Prepare client materials and documents 

• Maintain electronic filing system 

• Prepare written responses to routine inquiries (CRA follow-up correspondence, forward mail to clients, etc.) 

• Assist in the preparation and submission of time and expense reports for the partner(s) supported. 

• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents 

• Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization's databases 

• General clerical duties include scanning, photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and retrieving documents, referencing materials, maintaining spreadsheets, and ad-hoc tasks as required 

What we are looking for 

• 1+ years of experience in an office environment would be an asset as would experience in a professional services firm 

• Advanced skills with Office365 and Adobe products. In particular, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat 

• Proficiency to quickly learn software and adopt new technology 

• Good judgment and analytical skills with a strong focus on attention to detail 

• Proven ability to deal with sensitive materials with a high degree of tact and discretion 

• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent command of verbal and written English, with proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally 

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record with time management, meeting deadlines, organization, and ownership of assigned tasks 

• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills 

You will need to 

• Occasional extra hours and attendance at events outside the regular workweek 

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs