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General Duties Include:
- bookkeeping, management of general and trust accounts and general ledgers, deposits, bank reconciliation, external deposit accounts, accounts payable and receivable, year end records
- coordinate and manage bi-weekly payroll with outsourced company
- manage and coordinate office equipment and supplies, daily back-ups and website
- assist lawyers with file management and document preparation
- Dealing with clients and the public on a consistent and professional basis
- General office duties such as phone, reception, and clerical
Skills & Abilities:
- strong time management and problem solving abilities
- ability to think independently with particular attention to detail and accuracy
- proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows
- familiarity with office equipment such as scanner, photocopier, dictaphone and fax
- strong accounting and bookkeeping skills
Requirements:
-at least two years experience working in an office environment
-experience/knowledge of real estate and online process associated with ISC and corporations branch is an asset;
- familiarity with PCLaw or other accounting software is also an asset
-preference will be given to candidates with experience in a law firm environment and some post-secondary training in office /paralegal/administration although a combination of experience and training will be considered
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Delegate work to office support staff
- Maintain inventory and budgetary controls
Specific Skills
- Establish work priorities
- Ensure procedures are followed
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets and parking
- Carry out administrative activities of establishment
- Assemble data
- Prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
- Review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures
- Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Confidential security clearance
Own Tools/Equipment
- Office equipment and supplies
- Computer
- Printer
- Internet access
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- Presentation software
- Desktop publishing software
- General office equipment
- Data analysis software
- Accounting software
- Internet browser
- Electronic mail