Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator
Reports To
The Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator will report to Senior Controller.
Job Overview
The Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, employee onboarding/offboarding logistics, supporting accounts payable, and assisting with general finance and office tasks. Success in this role requires high accuracy, strict adherence to compliance deadlines, and seamless record-keeping within the company’s accounting systems.
Responsibilities and Duties
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
- Review and validate timecards, statutory holiday pay, overtime, vacation balances, sick pay, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
- Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, and year-end payroll reconciliations.
- Remit and file monthly/annual statutory remittances (Payroll taxes, EHT, WCB/WorkSafe, and GST).
- Administer group health benefits and manage employee/employer RRSP contributions.
- Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll GL accounts.
- Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
Accounts Payable & General Accounting
- Assist with full-cycle AP: review invoices, match receipts/purchase orders, and prepare payments.
- Reconcile monthly supplier/vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Track, categorize, and reconcile corporate credit cards and expense reimbursements.
- Assist the Senior Controller with month-end closing tasks and journal entries as needed.
HR & Administrative Support
- Coordinate administrative onboarding and offboarding for staff (system setup, documentation, equipment tracking, and offboarding checklists).
- Maintain confidential employee files and ensure compliance with provincial labour standards.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of proposals (RFPs).
- Periodically post job opportunities and manage recruitment for field positions.
- Provide general office support, including answering inquiries and routing communications as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications – Must Have:
- 2–3+ years of Canadian payroll processing experience.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements (CPP, EI), and BC Employment Standards Act.
- Core accounting knowledge (understanding GL entries, reading financial statements, and performing account reconciliations).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- High attention to detail, strong discretion with confidential data, and excellent time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
What we're looking for - Nice to Have:
- Experience with QuickBooks Time and QuickBooks Payroll (or similar cloud accounting software).
- Experience in the Construction or Contracting sector (job costing exposure is a plus).
- Certified Payroll Management Professional (CPCP / PCP) designation or active pursuit of designation.
Limitations & Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
All job requirements are subject to modifications in an effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Disability insurance
- RRSP match (after 6-months of employment)
- Casual dress
- Company events
The annual compensation for this role is $55,000 - $75,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience, technical qualifications, and relevant certifications.
