Office Manager Business Adminstrator

**Office Manager / Business Administrator** About the role This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the person others can rely on. You're organized, dependable, and proactive. You take pride in getting things done, following through on commitments, and running a business effectively. We're a small established business with a collaborative team of up to 35 employees. We are looking for someone to take full ownership of our administration. No two weeks look the same. You will wear many hats including handling the books and payroll, putting together tender packages, and sorting out insurance certificates. We want someone who anticipates what management needs and acts on it rather than waiting to be asked. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, improve processes, and contribute beyond the traditional boundaries of the role. What you'll own * Accounting: Data entry, month-end reconciliations, AR statements, AP payments, and government remittances * Payroll: processing, deductions, remittances, and T4 preparation * HR: postings, documentation, and onboarding * Tendering: Generating and submitting packages, with support from the sales team * Compliance: business licences, bonding, and insurance documentation * Executive assistant tasks * Anything else that keeps the office running smoothly What we're looking for * A proactive, resourceful self-starter who takes initiative and sees problems through * Someone who treats “I’ll figure it out” as the default answer * Strong bookkeeping and payroll experience, ideally with Sage 50. Some of our processes can be taught, and attitude matters more to us than a perfect skills match. * Good judgment, strong communication, and comfort working with business owners * Someone who enjoys variety and a small-team environment * Post-secondary studies in commerce, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Pay and schedule * Full Time with Hourly wage: $34.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on the value of the applicants experience and qualifications. * Reduced workload between December 10 and January 10, when the office is quiet. Our office is closed between Christmas and New Years. * Extended time off is not available from mid-February to the end of June, our busiest season * This is an in-office position at our Kelowna office. To apply Send your resume and a short note about a time you took ownership of something outside your job description to steph@aardvark.pro Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Casual dress * Extended health care * On-site parking * RRSP match Work Location: In person