Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE has an exciting opportunity for an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to join our team!

What You Will Do:

The Administrative Assistant provides a range of administrative support functions for corporate staff and related divisions. You will work with your team members to deliver a high-quality customer experience that exceeds customer expectations through the following tasks:

• Filing of various documents

• Daily accounts receivable cheque listing

• Enter and process accounts payable invoices and cheques

• Provide daily backup for reception

• Maintain and monitor office supply inventory levels and place orders

• Liaison with the vending machine company for orders and issues

• Report distribution

• May prepare and distribute select inventory reports

• May prepare and distribute monthly financial reports

• May participate in month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

• Coordinate off-site storage of corporate documents

• Crosstrain in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties

• Crosstrain in other duties (reception and accounting)

• Data entry in various spreadsheets

• Prepare and distribute financial reports

• Prepare and post journal entries

• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• High school diploma or other high school equivalency certificate

• Up to 1 year of experience in an office administration role

• Post-secondary education in business administration or accounting preferred

• Knowledge and familiarity with accounting sub-ledgers (A/P, A/R, inventory, etc.) and their relation to the general ledger preferred.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements: Frequent sitting, standing and walking inside the branch, manual dexterity to operate a computer, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, as well as climb stairs in FGI facilities, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds from the floor to the waist

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal

• Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!

• Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more

• RRSP Matching

• Health Spending Account

• Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits

• Discount on gym membership

• Retirement Perks

• And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing.