Job Description

Fries & Baynes is a small public accounting firm located in South Edmonton. We are looking for a highly competent, personable assistant to join our team. In a small firm, a good fit is paramount and you must be willing to take on any task. Our ideal candidate must be familiar and comfortable with the pressure that comes with an accounting firm such as tracking multiple priorities, clients and confidentiality, deadlines, and be able to work with limited direction.

As an assistant, your primary position will be to provide support to our professional staff.

Responsibilities:

- Assist the team with overall administrative and office support, including:

Printing and compiling client packages Preparing letters and client mail outs Correspondence filing Maintaining office supplies and general office tidiness
- Assist with various accounting tasks, including:

calling tax authorities preparing an expense summary scanning and sorting receipts etc. bookkeeping and bank reconciliations assistance with personal tax preparation preparing preliminary working papers
- Communicate and work with clients in a professional confidential manner

- Depending on the candidate's desire and skill level, more accounting tasks could be added to this position in the future, such as personal tax preparation, year end preparation etc.

Technical Skillset required:

- Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred

- Diploma or certificate in accounting would be an asset but not required

- Must be proficient on a Windows PC and file explorer

- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Email accounts

- Experience with accounting and bookkeeping software preferred

- Skill with managing social media would be an asset

Personal Skillset required:

- Personable

- Highly organized, and efficient

- Able to prioritize and multitask

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Strong work ethic

- Ability to work independently and fit into a small team environment

- Willingness to take on all tasks and ability to solve problems

At our firm, you can expect:

- Small firm environment

- Long term, stable employment

- Flexible and caring work team

- Opportunity to broaden your accounting skills and grow with the firm

- Busy seasons offer opportunity for increased work hours

- Free parking at a convenient Southside location

We are a growing, small office with great clients, and are looking for the right fit and a strong work ethic.

If you are interested, we ask that you please respond to this ad with a cover letter, resume, and salary/wage expectations. No phone calls please.

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by phone.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person