At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations with bookkeeping and administrative tasks while engaging with diverse clients.
- Company: Join a dynamic CPA firm in Whitehorse, Yukon, blending big-firm opportunities with boutique flexibility.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, Northern Allowance, and a vibrant community lifestyle.
- Other info: Enjoy outdoor adventures and cultural richness in a tight-knit community.
- Why this job: Experience career growth in a supportive environment while enjoying the beauty of the Yukon.
- Qualifications: Education in Business Administration and experience in administration or office management required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
- Bookkeeper and Administrative
- Assistant: Onsite–Whitehorse, Yukon
- Location: Whitehorse, Yukon (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
About us
Join a dynamic and growing CPA firm in Whitehorse, Yukon, where you can experience the complex and rewarding work of a larger firm with the relaxed flexibility of a boutique practice.
At Mc Kay and Associates, we offer opportunities to work with diverse clients and industries, including First Nation communities and businesses dedicated to mining services and resources, hospitality, manufacturing, municipalities andmore.
Be part of a growing team and advance your career withus.
Why join ourfirm?
This is a once‐in‐a‐lifetime chance to experience the "Northof North" lifestyle in the Yukon under the glow of the Northern Lights.
What sets us apart is our ability to offer engaging, high‐calibre opportunities typically found at larger firms and a supportive, mentorship‐driven community.
Key responsibilities
As a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant, you will be an integral part of the firm's day‐to‐day operations.
Work closely with partners and staff to provide bookkeeping, administrative and office support across multiple service areas while representing the firm in a professionalmanner.
This role is well suited to a highly organized, proactive professional who demonstrates strong communication skills and exercises a high degree of discretion while actively contributing to a wide range of firmmatters.
- Office and receptionsupport
- Provide a welcoming front-office experience while greeting clients andguests
- Answer and route incoming calls and email correspondence with professionalism and attention todeadlines
- Perform general clerical duties, including data entry, file preparation and documentmanagement
- Operate and maintain office equipment such as printers andscanners
- Maintain and update i Firmsoftware
- Financial and bookkeepingexperience
- Process accounts payable, accounts receivable andpayroll
- Prepare bank deposits and process credit and debittransactions
- Issue monthly statements for overdueaccounts
- Audit and taxadministration
- Provide administrative support to partners and staff across audit and taxengagements
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all levels ofstaff
- Arrange logistics for meetings, conferences andevents
- Attend meetings and prepare minutes asneeded
- Manage filing and documentation related to engagements andprojects
- Prepare and edit presentations and professionalcorrespondence
- Review and edit financial statements, proposals, contracts, letters andinvoices
- Key requirements
We seek a dedicated professional with the followingqualifications
- University or college education in Business Administration (diploma orcertificate)
- Multiple years of experience in administration, reception or officemanagement
- Strong verbal and written English communication (French is anasset)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistently professionalapproach
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
- Intermediate to advanced computer and softwareskills
- Highly organized, detail‐oriented and solutionfocused
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency andimportance
- Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision
- Flexible and willing to work overtime whenrequired
- Reliable, punctual and accountable in all aspects of therole
Benefits of joining ourfirm
- Competitive compensation plus bonusopportunities.
- Extended health care, dental care, vision care, disability insurance and lifeinsurance.
- Access to the Northern Allowance, a financial benefit for working in the northern regions of Canada if you elect to stay in the Yukon for an extendedperiod.
- The opportunity to live and work in Whitehorse, a vibrant community filled with adventure and culturalrichness.
- Enjoy casual dress, company events and on‐site parking in a supportive and engagingworkplace.
- The ability to work with thriving businesses and First Nationcommunities.
Why Whitehorse?
More than a job, this role is an opportunity to experience career growth alongside the beauty and adventure of the Yukon.
Whitehorse is a gateway to a classically Canadian lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor activities, cultural engagement with the First Nation population and a tight‐knit community.
Ifyou're seeking a balanced family life and adventure under the Northern Lights, the Yukon offers a unique and rewardingexperience.
Explore the tallest mountains in Canada at Kluane National Park and Reserve and enjoy salmon fishing on the Alaskan coast.
Experience the spirit of the Klondike Gold Rush in Dawson City, where you can pan for gold, catch a show at Diamond Tooth Gerties Casino, and maybe even dare the infamous Sourtoe Cocktail.
See the wild beauty of Tombstone National Park with unforgettable hiking and camping options among tall peaks and tundra clearings.
Oreven paddle 700kilometres down the historic Yukon River, canoeing from Whitehorse to Dawson for the adventure of alifetime.
Join us in the North
Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant employer: Mckaycpas
At McKay and Associates, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Whitehorse, Yukon, offering a unique blend of professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle. Our supportive, mentorship-driven culture fosters career advancement while providing competitive benefits, including flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience the beauty of the North and engage with diverse clients in a community that values integrity and quality service.
