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Putting people first, every day:
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your opportunity:
Our Port Elgin office is looking for an Administrative Assistant to help support the team during tax season on a short-term temporary contract from March 2023 to May 2023. The successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:
- Intake of client records for personal tax
- Vetting physical and/or electronic packages received to do initial check for forms required to be signed and for preparation of returns
- Scan and/or save forms and electronic client records
- Download information from Canada Revenue Agency
- Manage electronic workflow of tasks after intake is complete
- Meetings with clients for signing as needed
- E-filing client personal tax returns and other documents as needed as well as managing electronic task deliverables after e-filing is complete
- Assist with printing personal tax return packages as needed
- Assist with sending forms via DocuSign for signatures as needed
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
- You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
- You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
- You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
Your experience and education
- Previous experience in preparing T1’s would be considered a strong asset
- H&R Block Tax course or other tax preparation courses would also be a strong asset
- You have at least 2+ years of administrative experience working in a fast paced, customer driven environment
- Office Administration/Business Administration diploma or similar education would be considered an asset
- You are well organized, have an eye for detail and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and be flexible as priorities shift
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market-leading personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours, and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed without barriers. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, equity, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.
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