Administrative Assistant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in general office administration or an administrative support role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client, a well-established company in the construction and rental industry, is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional with 5+ years of experience in general office administration, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and hands-on experience with invoicing and accounts receivable management.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting day-to-day office operations, with a particular focus on preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable, and maintaining accurate administrative records.
We are looking for someone who is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable handling a variety of office responsibilities in a small business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- General Office Administration: Handle day-to-day office duties, correspondence, document preparation, filing, and general administrative support.
- Invoicing: Prepare, process, and maintain customer invoices using Microsoft Excel-based systems, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding invoices, track customer payments, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain accurate AR records.
- Data Management: Maintain and update spreadsheets, financial records, and other administrative documentation.
- Accounting Support: Assist with basic bookkeeping and financial administrative tasks using QuickBooks, working under the guidance of the external bookkeeper.
- Office Coordination: Support daily office workflows and assist with other administrative responsibilities as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in general office administration or an administrative support role.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, particularly for invoicing, spreadsheets, and data management.
- Previous experience with QuickBooks is essential.
- Hands-on experience with invoicing and accounts receivable management.
- Well-rounded office administration experience, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Experience in the construction industry or a small business environment is considered an asset.
- Exposure to the rental industry would be an additional advantage.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant at Patch & Permasearch will handle general office duties, prepare and track customer invoices, follow up on overdue payments, and keep spreadsheets and financial records accurate. They will also support the external bookkeeper with basic accounting tasks.
Requirements
Candidates need 5+ years of office administration experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and prior QuickBooks and invoicing or accounts receivable experience. Strong organization, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are essential.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Invoicing
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Bookkeeping
- Spreadsheet management
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Filing
- Correspondence
- Document preparation
- Office administration
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Independent work
- Customer payment follow-up
- Financial administration
Categories
- Administrative
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Invoicing
- Accounts Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Data Management
- Accounting Support
- Construction Industry
- Rental Industry
- Small Business
- Office Clerk
- Administrative Support
- Billing
- Collections
- Full-time
Seniority
Mid level
Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
Languages
- English