Job Description

Putting people first, every dayBDO 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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.Your OpportunityOur financial professionals who prepare funding applications and tax forms in our Ontario offices are looking for an Administrative Professional to join our SR&ED team. We operate in a hybrid workplace model with flexible hours.These programs provide funding to our clients, and this is a very positive and flexible work environment. A typical project takes six weeks to prepare and must be monitored for up to six months. In this role, you will work as a part of set-up and wrap-up procedures and generally support our business operations.You will own the following responsibilities:Support business development by coordinating meetings for inbound requests for new business and initiating our internal client acceptance proceduresOnboarding new clients, including ensuring access to CRA My Business Account Portal and BDO\'s Client PortalPerform administrative tasks related to the department\'s ongoing operations, such as:Drafting documents, contracts, requests for informationReviewing and uploading responses to official CRA requestsCoordinating with the firm to ensure claims are filed, and status sheets are up to dateAccessing and updating information in Excel worksheets and Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systemsSupport a team of Partners and Professionals, which may include planning and organizing internal appointments, conferences, and meetings.Contribute positively by reviewing, copy editing, and providing input and oversight on technical and financial drafts prepared by others.Communicating and exchanging information with other departments and firm resourcesYour experience and education:Prior experience in accounting/tax or legal firm is highly desirablePrior secretarial, sales support or internal coordinator work is desirableThorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and OutlookSome knowledge of PowerPoint, CRM, Microsoft Teams, and web browsers is desirableAny knowledge or experience with information security best practices is desirableHow to succeed in this role:The best applicants can prioritize their workload without direction and are not easily overwhelmed by a queue of multiple tasks.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishDiscipline required to manage confidential information comes naturally to youAbility to follow quality assurance protocols and constructively raise issues, communicating and resolving inadequacies in files and processesYou always have a professional attitude, focused on internal and external client serviceYou appreciate teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed workYou value the contribution we make to fund innovation and growth in R&D-focused companiesEager to learn new skills and take on new tasksTraining in various tax software and internal systems will be provided.Why BDO?Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among . This recognition is a milestone we\xe2\x80\x99re 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, .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\xe2\x80\x99s about creating work experiences that meet everyone\xe2\x80\x99s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.Code of Conduct: Our 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 \xe2\x80\x9cApply now\xe2\x80\x9d to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our .#LI- AE

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