Office Administrator / Receptionist (Contract until June 30, 2027)
Lake Country Accounting & Tax · Orillia, ON

Our Orillia accounting firm is looking for an Office Administrator/Receptionist to join our growing team in a contract position until June 30, 2027. You’ll help manage day-to-day office tasks, including (but not limited to) those listed below.

We’re looking for someone who is professional, positive, and upbeat, and who is eager to learn our accounting systems, including ProFile, Caseware, and QuickBooks. No accounting experience is needed because we’ll provide full training.

Please note: This is a contract position with the potential to become a permanent full-time role.

Hours of work:
Our regular hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During tax season, from February to the end of June, our hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

- Greet clients at the front desk, answer phones, and direct calls
- Book and manage appointments and keep calendars up to date
- Assemble, print, and send finished returns and client packages for signature
- Help with client intake by collecting tax slips and paperwork




- File documents and client folders, and securely shred confidential documents
- Process client payments
- Keep the office tidy, including the staff kitchen
- Support the team with other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:

- 2+ years of office administration or reception experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Discretion when handling confidential financial information

Assets:

- Post-secondary education
- Familiarity with tax software such as ProFile, Caseware or QuickBooks

Compensation: $20 - $23 per hour, depending on experience

How to apply:
Please apply through Indeed with your resume. A short cover letter is welcome. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Front desk: 2 years (required)
- Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Office Administrator/Receptionist (Orillia)
🏢 Lake Country Accounting and Tax
📍 Orillia