• Full Time

• Year Round

• Business & Professional Services

GPI Chartered Professional Accountants has an opening for a receptionist/administrative assistant to join our team in Fernie, BC.

With a focus on small businesses, GPI offers a wide range of services to enable our clients to build successful and profitable businesses.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

-Function as the communication hub of the firm, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere while establishing a professional relationship with clients.

-Answer phone calls, book appointments, receive client information and respond to client requests

-Perform a variety of administrative tasks in an efficient and organized manner and support management in additional duties

-Protect confidential client information

Skills and Characteristics

-Excellent oral and written communication skills

-Ability to learn quickly, be dependable and able to prioritize

-Ability to follow directions closely and accurately

-Are calm and comfortable when presented with multiple tasks or when working under pressure

-Capable of working independently as well as with a team, with positive energy and perspective

Qualifications:

-Secondary school graduation at minimum

-Experience in data entry, filing, and front desk operations preferable.

-Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette

-basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Excel, Word

-Previous administrative experience is an asset

Schedule: 4 day work week May-December (Monday to Thursday); 5 day work week January -April

Work must be performed at the location with no option to work remotely

Expected start date:  2024-11-04 or as agreed

Pay:   $23 to $29 per hour depending on experience.

Send resume with cover letter to heather@fernieaccountant.com