Receptionist

Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a mid-sized boutique firm filled with a team of enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individuals. We are located right off the University of Alberta campus in the Garneau neighbourhood, have been in business for over 30 years and we continuously strive to grow the firm through expansion of departments/niches. We are dedicated to and knowledgeable in our specialty areas and we pride ourselves on being focused on our clients and our staff.

We are a firm with close to 50 team members. We value our team and the work they do, while giving them opportunities for career growth along the way. All of this, while we continue to ensure that the best needs of our clients are being met through the Individual, Business and Not for Profit services we offer.

We are currently looking for a Receptionist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks. We are looking for someone who enjoys working at the front end where they will greet our clientele, visitors, vendors and more on a continual basis. The successful candidate must be able to prioritize their day and manage tasks that come up throughout the day. You are the first face the public will see, so a positive attitude, professional demeanour are a must. If you enjoy answering phones, managing a variety of tasks, while taking on new challenges, then this just might be the position you are looking for!

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Greeting and assisting clients, vendors and staff

  • Answering phone calls and directing calls to team members

  • Processing Moneris payments daily and depositing cheques

  • Managing the phones, mail, couriers and the file room

  • Monitoring the portal emails

  • Notifying Preparers of files that have already been logged in

  • Sending Snap Ship to the Canada Revenue Agency

  • Ongoing upkeep and stocking of the boardrooms

  • Other tasks as they arise

Your Attributes:

  • Up to 2 years of experience in a receptionist or similar role

  • Experience working in a Professional Services firm would be an asset

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management and organizational skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Exceptional Microsoft Office skills

  • A professional individual with exceptional client service and relationship building skills

At Yates Whitaker LLP, we offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, benefits, matching RRSP contributions and more. If you are interested in joining our fast paced, energetic environment, please submit your cover letter (stating your salary expectations) and resume (as one document) to joinyw@yateswhitaker.ca. We ask that you do not phone us at this time, but please feel free to check us out at www.yateswhitaker.ca. We will continue to recruit for this position until we find a suitable candidate.

Thank you for your interest in Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. We hope to meet you soon!