Job Description

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Our client - a global leader in advanced clean energy systems - is looking for a Payroll and Accounting Specialist to join their Burnaby-based finance team. This is a part-time permanent role, ideal for someone with strong payroll experience who also wants exposure to general accounting in a high-tech, engineering-driven environment.
It is a four day work week, ideal candidate would start at a minimum of 20 hours per week but have flexibility to occasionally work up to 30 hours a week. The role would be two days on site and two days remote.
Key Focus:
Your top priority will be managing bi-weekly payroll for ~70 employees using ADP Workforce Now. You'll also help with general accounting tasks including invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting. This is a hands-on role with high visibility across the organization.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll (Primary Focus):

• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now
• Ensure payroll compliance with BC and federal legislation (CPP, EI, WCB, etc.)
• Handle payroll journal entries, benefits invoices, pension remittances, and year-end filings (T4s, EHT, etc.)
• Maintain accurate employee records and respond to payroll-related inquiries
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies
• Suggest process improvements where possible

Accounting Support:

• Assist with weekly invoice payments and expense reviews
• Prepare monthly reconciliations (bank, credit cards, GST/PST, etc.)
• Support month-end close activities and reporting

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of Canadian payroll experience - ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred
• PCP Certification is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, pivot tables, and formulas is an asset
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, or HR
• Organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator
• Prior experience in accounting/bookkeeping

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013259546 in all correspondence.