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Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

@ Express Employment Professionals

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Ottawa, Ontario

$24–$26/hrFull-timeContract1+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist for a client accounting firm in Orléans, covering a maternity leave. The role combines reception, document preparation, CRA submissions and client file work, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, at $24.00 to $26.00 per hour, with a flexible office and remote arrangement.

Pay:

$24–$26 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Répondre aux appels et courriels des clients
  • Préparer, formater et réviser des documents
  • Soumettre des documents à l'ARC pour les clients
  • Tenir à jour les dossiers de classement et le CRM
  • Coordonner le courrier et les services de messagerie

Requirements summary:

  • 1 à 2 ans et plus d'expérience administrative
  • Maîtrise de Word, Excel et Outlook
  • Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles
  • Bilinguisme anglais et français fortement souhaité

Tools & skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookQuickBooks OnlineSageCRM
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-11
First seen by our source
2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Transit support

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Express Employment Professionals

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

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189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
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Job description

Our client, a dynamic and expanding accounting firm in Orléans, is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can provide exceptional support during a maternity leave.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a small, professional accounting firm and contribute to the success of their clients.

Required skills and qualifications:

  • 1-2+ years of administrative experience in a professional setting
  • A customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with basic accounting principles is a plus, but not essential
  • Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-based settings
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
  • A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak periods like tax season
  • Fluency in both English and French is highly preferred

Assets:

  • Previous bookkeeping experience is highly valued
  • Familiarity with accounting software, particularly QuickBooks Online and Sage
  • Experience working in an accounting firm or similar environment
  • Post-secondary education in a related field, such as Business Administration, Commerce, or Accounting

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepare, format, and proofread documents for accuracy and quality
  • Maintain organized filing systems for easy retrieval and compliance
  • Answer and respond to incoming calls and emails from clients in a timely and professional manner
  • Redirect calls and emails to relevant team members as needed
  • Submit documents to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of clients
  • Correspond with the CRA to resolve client file issues and provide updates
  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and courier services efficiently
  • Update client information in the CRM system to ensure data accuracy and relevance
  • Provide administrative assistance to management and the team as needed
  • Perform other administrative tasks to support the team's productivity and efficiency

Benefits and perks:

  • Health and dental benefits
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Opportunity to be part of a great team with a positive dynamic
  • Chance to learn accounting principles and practices as an admin professional
  • Experience working with cloud-based technology
  • Flexible work arrangement that combines office and remote work
  • Convenient parking is available on-site and is accessible by public transit
  • Laptop provided for work
  • A dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with some flexibility in scheduling once trained

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.

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