Administrative Professional

About the Role

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 people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Calgary office is looking for an Administrative Professional to join the team and own the following responsibilities.

• Process financial statements and related documents using Caseview or Word, ensuring accuracy and quality control to produce a polished final product.
• Perform quality checks on financial statements, including proofreading, verifying calculations, and cross‑referencing prior to issuing drafts or final versions.
• Convert financial statements and documents into various formats (e.g., PDF, Caseview to Word) for electronic or hard‑copy presentation.
• Draft, edit, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and documents.
• Ensure completion of working‑paper documentation and follow up with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Lock down and archive files and tax returns in a paperless data storage system.
• Print, process, assemble, and e‑file various tax forms, including T1, T2, T3, T3010, T4, T4A, T5, and GST.
• Maintain accurate filing of working papers, tax documents, correspondence, and other records.
• Ensure timely delivery of client services, either directly or by supporting professional staff.
• Generate and maintain corporate files, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
• Verify working‑paper files for sign‑off on specific forms and documentation, following up with Partners/Managers when necessary.
• Cover reception when needed.
• Other administrative duties as required, including photocopying, filing, mailing/courier, etc., as required by professional staff and Partners.

Demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. Understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work. Identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients. Share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent. Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.

Grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role or equivalent educational background, with a preference for candidates holding relevant diplomas or certificates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); added value for familiarity with IFirm, Microsoft CRM, and Workday.
• Ability to prioritize workload and flexibility to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working in a deadline‑driven setting and handling confidential information.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Ability to work extra hours as required.

• People‑first approach to talent, recognized as a Canada’s Top 100 Employer for 2026.
• Opportunities for learning and development and extensive knowledge across services, industries, and markets.
• Competitive total cash compensation and flexible benefits from day one.
• Market‑leading personal time‑off policy and wellness initiative reimbursement.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for all employee backgrounds.
• Support for community involvement through local charity initiatives and events.

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some time working in the office, at client sites, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place; we provide a blended approach designed to support flexible needs.

We are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.