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Job Opportunity: Customer Service and Accounting Assistant

Job Opportunity:  Customer Service and Accounting Assistant

Are you looking to kickstart your career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Look no further! Our coworking space and real estate development company is seeking an ambitious and motivated Customer Service and Accounting Assistant to join our team.

Adelin Properties, based in New Brunswick, has built a solid reputation in the commercial real estate development and management industry. Its approach allows for close collaboration and tangible results for its clients.  La Place, a division of Adelin, is a coworking office space aimed at small businesses, remote workers and entrepreneurs looking for office space, meeting rooms or a table to work once in a while.  

We are seeking an engaging and responsible Customer Service and Accounting Assistant to join our team. As the first contact with our clients, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our clients and visitors. You will have the autonomy to manage the office, greet guests, answer phone calls, and grow our coworking space. Your role will be crucial in creating a welcoming and professional environment for all.

Are you a person who is: 

  • Benevolent?  You are friendly and find joy in helping others.
  • Positive, eager, and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations?
  • Vigilant, nothing gets by you, but you are discreet and can keep the trust of our members?
  • Accountable?  You own your mistakes and move on.
  • An excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills?
  • Happy to take ownership of a situation and come up with positive outcomes?
  • Autonomous?  You take initiative and are willing to move projects forward.
  • Detail oriented?
  • Organized?

We are seeking a responsible individual who takes initiative and is eager to learn. You will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills while working alongside our talented team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry while showcasing your exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities of the role: 

  • Encourage the culture of La Place, by engaging members and potential members and helping to create a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Assist in the growth of La Place, through marketing, event planning and by selling our services.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and distribute communications to clients.
  • Greet clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Assist the accounting team with invoicing and data entry.
  • Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate person or department.
  • Provide administrative support to the team, including data entry, filing, and scheduling appointments.
  • Resolve technical issues as needed, including the ability to resolve minor issues with printer, devices, and wireless networks.
  • Handle and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
  • Communicate with vendors and service providers as needed.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Keep the office, reception area, kitchen, and conference rooms tidy and organized.

Ideal background:

  • College degree in a related field or 2 years experience in a reception or customer service role.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Bilingual (French and English) and have very good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Have good computer skills and be comfortable with MS Office and other office software; Proficient with internet searches, using Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.  Experience with a variety of software and platforms such as WordPress, Mailchimp and SurveyMonkey.
  • Have excellent organizational skills and great at multi-tasking.

We offer a competitive compensation package (including PTO, health benefits, RESP contributions) and a friendly and supportive work environment. If you are a self-motivated and organized individual with exceptional customer service skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

All responses to this posting will be treated as confidential and only successful applications will be contacted. You can submit your application to  [email protected], application deadline is April 21st, 2023.