Payroll Accountant
- West Vancouver, BC
- $60,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process payroll accurately and on time for 800+ employees, including salaries, wages, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
- Manage payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.
- Maintain and reconcile payroll records; generate detailed payroll reports.
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local payroll regulations.
- Prepare payroll documentation and support external audits.
- Identify and implement improvements to payroll systems and processes.
- Create and post payroll-related journal entries (bi-weekly payroll, Workers' Compensation, Employee Health Tax, vacation accruals).
- File payroll taxes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Assist with monthly account reconciliations and support the Assistant Controller and Controller as needed.
- Perform additional tasks to contribute to departmental success.
- Proven experience in payroll processing
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience preparing payroll journal entries and tax filings.
- Ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
- PCP or CPM designation (or working towards it) is an asset.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package with added industry perks and benefits
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to make an impact on payroll operations and process improvement.