Job Description

Ascent Helicopters is a dynamic helicopter charter company in Parksville, BC with a 20-year history of domestic and international operations. Ascent offers specialized services to the aerial/powerline industry and has been awarded a 10-year contract with BCEHS to provide air ambulance service to the entire province of BC. We also have a proud history in wildfire suppression, search and rescue, heli-skiing, mining/natural resource, tourism and film/television.

We are currently looking to hear from local candidates who are qualified to provide finance/administrative support within our Finance department. This position will be payroll as well as accounts receivables and payables. This will be an in-office position located at our head office in Parksville.

The ideal candidate will be a hard worker who is organized, detail oriented, comfortable with technology and have a continuous learning mindset. This position is focused work, and the ideal candidate enjoys working independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, verify, and process employee payroll payments Process subcontractor invoices and process payments Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, Records of Employment and other statements Assist with entry of payables, receivables credit card transactions, bank statements, and inventory Perform administrative duties Communicate in a professional manner with vendors or clients when additional clarification or information is required
Position Requirements:

2+ years of bookkeeping experience Experience processing full-cycle payroll (must have) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word) Intermediate/Advanced skill level in Excel
Experience with the following would be considered an asset:

NetSuite Avanti Federally regulated workplaces Averaging agreements Human Resources administration
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Parksville, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

What is your wage expectation for the position? What accounting and payroll software do you have experience with?
Experience:

Payroll: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person