Receptionist / Administrator – Maternity Leave Coverage

KW Auto Wreckers

KW Auto Wreckers is looking for a reliable, organized, and customer-focused Receptionist / Administrator to join our team on a temporary maternity leave coverage basis, expected to run until approximately January/February 2027.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive environment, have strong administrative and customer service skills, and have an interest and knowledge of vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

- Answer incoming phone calls and assist customers with inquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Provide excellent customer service at the front reception desk and in person.
- Process customer payments through the POS system, including cash, debit, and credit transactions.
- Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including entering invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records.
- Assist the sales team with customer orders, parts inquiries, and sales as needed.
- Purchase scrap and end-of-life vehicles from customers while completing the required paperwork and documentation.
- Assist with vehicle inventory by entering, updating, and maintaining accurate vehicle information in the company system.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining inventory records for vehicles.
- Communicate with customers, suppliers, and staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Assist with basic entries into QBO.




- Maintain organized office files, records, and administrative documentation.
- Perform general reception and administrative duties as required.
- Assist other departments and team members as needed.

Qualifications

- Previous reception, administrative, or office experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable is an asset.
- Comfortable handling POS transactions and customer payments.
- Knowledge of QBO acounting software considered an asset.
- Robust customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software systems.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Position Details

Position: Receptionist / Administrator
Employment Type: Temporary – Maternity Leave Coverage
Expected Duration: Until approximately January/February 2027
Location: KW Auto Wreckers

If you are organized, friendly, dependable, and have a strong interest in the automotive industry, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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