Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant

mckaycpas; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Northern Allowance

On-site parking

Casual dress

Company events

First Nation partnerships

Job summary

McKay andAssociates in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant for an onsite role with the CPA firm. You will support day-to-day operations, handle bookkeeping tasks, and provide office administration while representing the firm professionally.

We value organized, proactive professionals with strong English communication, proficiency in Office365, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• University or college education in Business Administration (diploma or certificate).
• Multiple years of experience in administration, reception or office management.
• Strong verbal and written English communication (French is an asset).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistently professional approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Intermediate to advanced computer and software skills.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and solutionfocused.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime when required.
• Reliable, punctual and accountable in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming front-office experience while greeting clients and guests.
• Answer and route incoming calls and email correspondence with professionalism and attention to deadlines.
• Perform general clerical duties, including data entry, file preparation and document management.
• Operate and maintain office equipment such as printers and scanners.
• Maintain and update iFirm software.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepare bank deposits and process credit and debit transactions.
• Issue monthly statements for overdue accounts.
• Provide administrative support to partners and staff across audit and tax engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Arrange logistics for meetings, conferences and events.
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes as needed.
• Manage filing and documentation related to engagements and projects.
• Prepare and edit presentations and professional correspondence.
• Review and edit financial statements, proposals, contracts, letters and invoices.

Skills

English communication

Office365

Intermediates computer/software skills

Organization

Independence

Education

Business Administration education (diploma/certificate)

Tools

Microsoft Office365

Job description

Bookkeeper and AdministrativeAssistant: Onsite–Whitehorse,Yukon

Location: Whitehorse,Yukon (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time

About us

Join a dynamic and growing CPA firm in Whitehorse,Yukon, where you can experience the complex and rewarding work of a larger firm with the relaxed flexibility of a boutique practice. At McKay andAssociates, we offer opportunities to work with diverse clients and industries, including FirstNation communities and businesses dedicated to mining services and resources, hospitality, manufacturing, municipalities andmore.

Be part of a growing team and advance your career withus.

Why join ourfirm?

This is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance to experience the “NorthofNorth” lifestyle in the Yukon under the glow of the NorthernLights. What sets us apart is our ability to offer engaging, high‑calibre opportunities typically found at larger firms and a supportive, mentorship‑driven community.

Key responsibilities

As a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant, you will be an integral part of the firm’s day‑to‑day operations. Work closely with partners and staff to provide bookkeeping, administrative and office support across multiple service areas while representing the firm in a professionalmanner.

This role is well suited to a highly organized, proactive professional who demonstrates strong communication skills and exercises a high degree of discretion while actively contributing to a wide range of firmmatters.

Office and receptionsupport

• Provide a welcoming front-office experience while greeting clients andguests
• Answer and route incoming calls and email correspondence with professionalism and attention todeadlines
• Perform general clerical duties, including data entry, file preparation and documentmanagement
• Operate and maintain office equipment such as printers andscanners
• Maintain and update iFirmsoftware

Financial and bookkeepingexperience

• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable andpayroll
• Prepare bank deposits and process credit and debittransactions
• Issue monthly statements for overdueaccounts

Audit and taxadministration

• Provide administrative support to partners and staff across audit and taxengagements
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all levels ofstaff
• Arrange logistics for meetings, conferences andevents
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes asneeded
• Manage filing and documentation related to engagements andprojects
• Prepare and edit presentations and professionalcorrespondence
• Review and edit financial statements, proposals, contracts, letters andinvoices

Key requirements

We seek a dedicated professional with the followingqualifications:

• University or college education in Business Administration (diploma orcertificate)
• Multiple years of experience in administration, reception or officemanagement
• Strong verbal and written English communication (French is anasset)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistently professionalapproach
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint andOutlook)
• Intermediate to advanced computer and softwareskills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and solutionfocused
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency andimportance
• Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision
• Flexible and willing to work overtime whenrequired
• Reliable, punctual and accountable in all aspects of therole

Benefits of joining ourfirm

• Competitive compensation plus bonusopportunities.
• Extended health care, dental care, vision care, disability insurance and lifeinsurance.
• Access to the NorthernAllowance, a financial benefit for working in the northern regions of Canada if you elect to stay in theYukon for an extendedperiod.
• The opportunity to live and work in Whitehorse, a vibrant community filled with adventure and culturalrichness.
• Enjoy casual dress, company events and on‑site parking in a supportive and engagingworkplace.
• The ability to work with thriving businesses and FirstNationcommunities.

Why Whitehorse?

More than a job, this role is an opportunity to experience career growth alongside the beauty and adventure of theYukon. Whitehorse is a gateway to a classically Canadian lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor activities, cultural engagement with the FirstNation population and a tight‑knit community. Ifyou’re seeking a balanced family life and adventure under the NorthernLights, theYukon offers a unique and rewardingexperience.

Explore the tallest mountains in Canada at Kluane NationalPark and Reserve and enjoy salmon fishing on the Alaskan coast. Experience the spirit of the Klondike GoldRush in DawsonCity, where you can pan for gold, catch a show at DiamondTooth GertiesCasino, and maybe even dare the infamous SourtoeCocktail. See the wild beauty of Tombstone NationalPark with unforgettable hiking and camping options among tall peaks and tundra clearings. Oreven paddle 700kilometres down the historic YukonRiver, canoeing from Whitehorse to Dawson for the adventure of alifetime.

Join us in theNorth