Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Pacific Coast Community Resources • Coquitlam, BC

5d • CA$70,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

The Payroll & Accounting Specialist is responsible for the administration and oversight of payroll operations while supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role serves as a subject matter expert in payroll and works collaboratively with Finance, Human Resources, and operational leaders to identify efficiencies, improve processes, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in payroll, accounting, financial reporting.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll for 300+ employees.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, account balancing, remittances, and year-end reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and payroll data and prepare meaningful reports for operational decision-making.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial processes, including audit preparation and responding to auditor requests.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, employer remittances, and taxable benefits.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and growing organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• PCP designation is considered an asset.
• Experience in a multi-site, unionized, non-profit, or publicly funded environment is considered an asset.
• Experience in Inclusion Payroll System and QuickBooks Desktop is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to deliver accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare client-specific financial reports in accordance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements, including automation of manual workflows.
• Create and provide financial reports to enhance efficiencies to support regional managers.
• Train program managers on reporting and documentation obligations and effective financial analysis.
• Ensure that responsibilities and questions are appropriately redirected to correct departments to achieve optimal effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees, including salaried and hourly staff across union and non-union environments.
• Collaborate with payroll system providers, internal developers, and Human Resources to support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with CRA and BC payroll legislation, as well as applicable collective agreements.
• Maintain and reconcile Extended Health benefit and Municipal Pension Plan account.
• Prepare and review payroll-related documentation, including reconciliations, taxable benefits, T4s, remittances, and PIER reporting.
• Support annual external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary range of $70,000 – $85,000 per annum
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
• Career development opportunities
• Municipal Pension Plan
• An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement
• A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree