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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
Our St. John’s office is looking for a Receptionist to join the internal Administration team and own the following responsibilities :
- Attending to all customer inquiries, whether by phone or walk-in, in a timely and professional manner
- Receiving and routing calls, providing assistance and directing inquiries to proper departments or individuals
- Receiving and routing incoming general emails, faxes and voicemails and directing to the proper departments or individuals
- Maintaining the front desk and reception area in an organized and professional manner
- Maintaining our meeting areas in an organized and professional manner
- Sort and deliver incoming mail, cheques and courier packages, post outgoing mail
- Receiving and processing payments in addition to preparing bank deposits
- Creating and / or updating new customers and projects
- Providing administrative support where needed to the team
- Assisting in set up of meeting rooms and catering for training and various events
- Delivering communication on general building maintenance
- Ensure reception is opened / closed appropriately, ensure security requirements set each night and holidays
- Order office stationary and supplies
- Sending weekly reports to management and above
- Submitting expense reports, as required
- Month-end invoicing
- Compliance work, as required
- Ad hoc duties as required
How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect and CollaborationYou understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality workYou identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clientsYou share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talentYou actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplaceYou grow your expertise through learning and professional development.Your experience and education
You have the ability to clearly and confidently communicate with othersYou have strong Microsoft Office skills for data entry and analysisYou have at least 2+ years’ experience in a fast paced, customer driven environment, and have had experience in completing tasks simultaneouslyOffice Administration diploma or similar education would be considered an assetAbility to work with and maintain confidentiality with sensitive informationAbility to stay organized within a busy work environmentYou have a cheerful outlook and a high energy personalityYou are well organized and have an eye for detailYou are self-motivated to work independently and are a good team playerIf you have training and / or experience in office administration tasks would be considered an assetAbility to work flexible hours and overtime as needed