Senior Administrative Professional, Financial Reporting & Insights

BDO Canada LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP in Calgary seeks a Senior Administrative Professional to support the Business Services & Outsourcing Executive Team. The role requires handling confidential client information, directing admin support to Partners and staff, and preparing financial documents with CaseView or Word/Excel.

You will ensure quality control of visuals, archive files, and assist with tax forms and reception duties as needed. Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of administration experience.
• Office Administration diploma (or related).
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to learn new software.
• Ability to prioritize workload; manage multiple tasks.
• Good judgment, analytical skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, written and oral.
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Bilingualism English & French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Handle confidential and sensitive client information.
• Provide direct administrative support to Partners, Senior Managers and staff.
• Prepare financial statements and related documents using Caseview or Word/Excel.
• Quality control of financial statements' visuals; proofreading and cross-referencing.
• Convert documents for electronic/hard copy presentation (PDF, Caseview to Word).
• Lock down and archive files and tax returns in a paperless system.
• Print, process/assemble and e-file tax forms (T1, T2, T3, etc.).
• Ensure timely delivery of client service and document filing accuracy.
• Support Partners/Managers with sign-off follow-up and issue resolution.
• Assist other admin staff during vacations or absences; reception/file room support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Bilingual (English & French)

Education

Office Administration diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO 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 people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada is seeking a Senior Administrative Professional in Calgary to support the Business Services & Outsourcing Executive Team. This is a new role and the successful candidate will own the following job responsibilities:

• Handle confidential and sensitive client information
• Provide direct administrative support to Partners, Senior Managers and respective professional staff as a member of the administrative services team
• Prepare financial statement and related documents using Caseview or Word Excel up to and including the finished product
• Provide quality control regarding visual presentation of financial statements, including proof-reading, check additions, transfers and cross-referencing on financial statements prior to issuing draft/final financial statements and various correspondence
• Conversion of financial statements and other documentation as required into various formats for electronic and hard copy presentation (i.e. PDF, Caseview to Word)
• Lock down and archiving of files and tax returns in a paperless data storage system (as required)
• Printing, processing/assembling and e-filing of various tax forms such as T1, T2, T3, T3010, T4, T4A, T5, GST, etc.
• Ensure that all-working paper, tax, correspondence and other documents are filed correctly
• Ensure timely delivery of client service either directly or through supporting of professional staff
• Check working paper files for sign off on specific forms and documentation completion including follow-up with Partners/Managers when not signed/completed
• Resolve matters of a routine nature to conserve the Partners time; liaising and acting/following up on issues upon directions of the Partner, Senior Manager, and Manager
• Provide assistance to other Partners, staff during periods of support staff vacations, illness and other absenteeism
• Provide assistance to other admin, staff team members as required
• Assist with reception relief and file room as required

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration. You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work. You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients. You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent. You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace. You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• Have at least 3 - 5 years of administration experience
• Have an Office Administration diploma (or related)
• Have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a proficiency to learn new software
• Can prioritize your workload and have the flexibility to manage multiple tasks
• Offer good judgment and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Can work in a deadline-driven work environment and deal with confidential information
• Have strong problem solving and communication skills both written and oral
• Value teamwork, client service and quality in detailed work
• Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re 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

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, please contact us.

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’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct 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. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada