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 Kitchener-Waterloo office is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the team and own the following responsibilities:

• Work closely with our team of Partners and professionals to ensure smooth operations.
• Refine and format various documents, enhancing their clarity and professionalism.
• Help maintain accurate billing records for our Partners.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external appointments, conferences, and meetings.
• Handle a variety of administrative tasks that keep our department running smoothly, including research, event coordination, document updates, and filing.
• Assist in the preparation and electronic filing of tax returns, contributing to our clients' financial well-being.
• Engage with clients to address their requests and ensure their needs are met.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• You understand your clients' 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, and 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

• You possess 1-2 years of administrative experience or equivalent education, with preference for relevant diplomas or certificates.
• You demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Familiarity with Taxprep, Microsoft CRM, and Workday is a plus.
• You exhibit excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• You consistently maintain a professional demeanor, prioritizing exceptional internal and external client service.
You embrace teamwork, prioritize client service, and excel in detail-oriented work.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 . 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 are 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. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, 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 .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It's about creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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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