Administrative Assistant

MNP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian accounting firm is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to their Quality, Risk and Compliance team. The role involves handling a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring effective operations within the business. The ideal candidate should have experience in administration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers competitive compensation and numerous professional development opportunities, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time and personal days

Group pension plan with matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an administration role is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to move tasks forward with minimal direction.
• Exceptional eye for detail and ability to stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support on a variety of tasks and initiatives.
• Assist with coordinating logistics and calendar management.
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with key stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in an administration role

Strong critical thinking

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to speak French

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint Online

Job description

Overview

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact with our Quality, Risk and Compliance team as an Administrative Assistant. This diverse team of professionals provides best-in-class industry and technical expertise to internally drive the success of our Assurance and Accounting practice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll ensure the efficient and effective operation of our business. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support on a variety of tasks and initiatives
• Support with content management, communications, formatting, and branding
• Assist with coordinating logistics, calendar management, shared mailbox support, and preparation of meeting minutes
• Perform recurring data management and reporting to assist teams and team members with operational roles and responsibilities
• Assist with service ticket system, ensuring suitable delegation of resources for response, as required
• Provide various other administrative support as required
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches in order to improve work processes
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with key stakeholders
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, business, and industry

Skills And Experience

• At least one year of experience in an administration role is preferred
• Prior experience working with senior leaders, experience in a professional services environment considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to move tasks forward with minimal direction, influence people to keep tasks on track and to proactively raise matters for discussion as appropriate
• Strong critical thinking and professional judgement to apply skills, guidelines and best practices between tasks
• Exceptional eye for detail and ability to stay organized and manage time in a fast paced and agile environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge and experience with SharePoint Online considered an asset
• Ability to speak French considered an asset (spoken and written)

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!