<p>Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis in New Westminster, British Columbia. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently manage payroll processes, perform year-end reconciliations, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. You will be working in a dynamic environment, supporting a range of payroll functions for a diverse employee base.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll for approximately 750 employees, including hourly and salaried staff, across multiple pay cycles.</p><p>• Perform year-end payroll reconciliations, including CPP, EI, and T4 accuracy checks.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure payroll reconciliation aligns with fiscal year-end reporting.</p><p>• Manage biweekly and weekly payroll cycles for non-unionized employees, with attention to compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Ensure dental codes and other benefit-related details are correctly reflected in T4 reporting.</p><p>• Provide payroll support for hospitality employees, including casual staff, and address any discrepancies.</p><p>• Handle payroll functions for unionized care home employees, ensuring adherence to specific pay group requirements.</p><p>• Utilize payroll and accounting software such as ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian Dayforce to streamline processes.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records and resolve any payroll-related inquiries promptly.</p><p>• Monitor and enforce compliance with provincial payroll regulations and standards.</p>
<p>Senior Commercial Lending Specialist</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to management, the Senior Commercial Lending Specialist delivers a full range of commercial lending services to business members. This includes processing and approving applications within authorized limits for commercial loans, mortgages, lines of credit, and construction financing. The role involves financial analysis, underwriting, risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, and a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and member service.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is ideal for someone who brings credit union experience, strong underwriting expertise, and a passion for helping businesses thrive.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Member & Lending Services</p><ul><li>Conduct interviews with commercial and small business members to determine lending needs and complete loan applications.</li><li>Process applications for commercial loans, builders’ mortgages, lines of credit, and small business lending by reviewing financial statements, credit reports, appraisals, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare loan documentation such as guarantees, promissory notes, security documents, and commitment letters; ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Set up and maintain commercial loan files, ensuring accurate coding, classifications, payment schedules, and system entries.</li></ul><p>Underwriting & Risk Management</p><ul><li>Perform detailed financial analysis, assess risk ratings, evaluate collateral, and make recommendations within established lending limits.</li><li>Review commercial financial statements, cash flow, receivables, and net worth calculations to determine creditworthiness.</li><li>Track and manage renewals, mid-term adjustments, insurance requirements, and security registrations.</li><li>Monitor expiring financial statements, lien searches, PPSA registrations, and property valuations.</li></ul><p>Construction & Mortgage Administration</p><ul><li>Oversee construction mortgages, including site inspections, draw calculations, progress disbursements, and securing proper documentation.</li><li>Prepare payout statements, calculate penalties, and coordinate mortgage discharges with legal teams.</li></ul><p>Portfolio Support & Reporting</p><ul><li>Compile data for month-end reporting, loan renewals, disbursements, appraisals, insurance, and letters of credit.</li><li>Maintain Letters of Credit documentation, process holds/freezes, and manage system updates.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the lending manager, contribute to delinquency monitoring, and coordinate with legal counsel and bailiffs when required.</li></ul><p>Member Service & Team Collaboration</p><ul><li>Respond to member inquiries regarding commercial lending products, criteria, and loan terms.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues with existing commercial accounts and coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to lending staff on lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client in the professional services sector is currently seeking an experienced Controller to support them for an 18-month contract engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, project analysis and treasury management.</p><p>• Identify and drive process improvements. Develop and implement financial policies & procedures and ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with other functional leads to support operational and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Identify and mitigate operation and financial risks, implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations; maintain current knowledge of applicable standards & regulation and communicate updates to stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare regular management reports, consolidated finance statements in accordance with ASPE, and produce ad hoc reports as required.</p><p>• Coordinate budget and forecast preparation.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis, monitor trends to provide insights for decision-making and track budget variances.</p><p>• Manage external and internal audits, including responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Oversee monthly sales and use tax, NR4 withholding tax and annual tax filings.</p><p>• Lead and mentor finance staff, fostering professional development and team cohesion.</p><p>• Performing other responsibilities as required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join their team in Vancouver, British Columbia, on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to key financial operations, including month-end close processes, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting for a dynamic transportation equipment manufacturing company. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong background in accounting, this position is a great fit for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.</p><p>• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and promptly investigate and resolve variances.</p><p>• Manage intercompany accounting processes across multiple entities, including reconciliations and eliminations.</p><p>• Review accounts payable transactions processed by the AP specialist and ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and financial statement disclosures.</p><p>• Compile audit binders and provide well-documented responses to external audit queries.</p><p>• Analyze variances and provide insights to Finance leadership regarding key performance drivers.</p><p>• Oversee revenue recording to ensure transactions are allocated to the correct entities.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain a clear audit trail for all activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and other team members to ensure seamless operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Property Financial and Administration Analyst to join our client's team in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a contract position designed to support property and asset management operations with a focus on financial analysis and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and effective collaboration across various departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analyses and resolve discrepancies within real estate financial reports.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Property Manager to complete regular reporting requirements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.</p><p>• Manage tenant accounts by ensuring proper setup, processing charges, applying credits, and overseeing collections for outstanding balances.</p><p>• Monitor and address purchase order system issues, ensuring timely resolution of payables and receivables.</p><p>• Process and code invoices in the Yardi system to meet accounting deadlines and ensure prompt payments.</p><p>• Assist facility and project managers in tracking cost control projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and commitments.</p><p>• Prepare accurate monthly client chargebacks and invoice clients for any budget overruns.</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting process by inputting operational and shared service income and expenses.</p><p>• Compile and review year-end tenant recovery documentation for submission to operational accounting.</p><p>• Analyze and resolve financial accounting issues as they arise to ensure smooth operations.</p>
