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Payroll Accountant
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position within the dynamic mining industry, offering the opportunity to contribute to financial operations and payroll management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting and payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports in accordance with organizational requirements.</p><p>• Perform monthly account reconciliations and close books, including bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Handle data entry tasks related to working papers and financial documentation.</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 150+ employees across Canadian and US operations.</p><p>• Conduct reviews of salary allocations to maintain accuracy and adherence to regulations.</p><p>• Manage inter-company transactions, ensuring proper documentation and resolution of complexities.</p><p>• Support organizational decision-making through ad hoc reporting and data analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain working papers for journal entries and financial closings.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to uphold controls and ensure smooth financial processes.</p>
<p>• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and payroll.</p><p>• Proficiency in Canadian and US payroll processes, including full-cycle payroll.</p><p>• Experience with inter-company transactions and managing complex financial structures involving multiple entities.</p><p>• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and internal control frameworks.</p><p>• Advanced skills in ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and benefit functions.</p><p>• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Ability to adapt to dynamic business environments and meet tight deadlines.</p>
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  • Vancouver, BC
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 34.00 - 40.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position within the dynamic mining industry, offering the opportunity to contribute to financial operations and payroll management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting and payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports in accordance with organizational requirements.</p><p>• Perform monthly account reconciliations and close books, including bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Handle data entry tasks related to working papers and financial documentation.</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 150+ employees across Canadian and US operations.</p><p>• Conduct reviews of salary allocations to maintain accuracy and adherence to regulations.</p><p>• Manage inter-company transactions, ensuring proper documentation and resolution of complexities.</p><p>• Support organizational decision-making through ad hoc reporting and data analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain working papers for journal entries and financial closings.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to uphold controls and ensure smooth financial processes.</p>
  • 2025-08-29T00:18:44Z

Payroll Accountant Job in Vancouver | Robert Half