Payroll & Accounts Specialist (AR/AP)
Job Status: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Location: North Vancouver, BC (In Office)
Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 per year (depending on qualifications and experience)
About Nisga'a Construction Inc.
Nisga'a Construction Inc. is a 100% Indigenous-owned heavy civil construction company delivering infrastructure and civil construction projects throughout British Columbia. As a growing organisation, we are committed to operational excellence, strong financial management, and building lasting partnerships with the communities we serve.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll & Accounts Specialist to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for processing payroll while supporting day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and values accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
- Maintain employee payroll records and files
- Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, and employee updates
- Calculate overtime, statutory holiday pay, vacation pay, and other payroll adjustments
- Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs)
- Administer employee benefits and deductions
- Ensure compliance with employment standards and payroll legislation
- Reconcile payroll reports and assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries
- Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of Sage Intacct
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense claims
- Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation
- Prepare payment runs (EFT, cheques, and electronic payments)
- Reconcile vendor statements
- Maintain vendor records
- Assist with month-end AP reconciliations
Accounts Receivable
- Prepare customer invoices and progress billings
- Monitor outstanding accounts and collections
- Process customer payments
- Reconcile customer accounts
- Assist with monthly billing and reporting
General Accounting Support
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- Assist with month-end and year-end procedures
- Support account reconciliations
- Prepare reports for management as required
- Assist with continuous improvement of accounting processes
- Perform other administrative and accounting duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, or a related field.
- PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation.
- Minimum 5 years of payroll and AR/AP experience.
- Current working knowledge of legislation such as Employment Standards, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Income Tax Act & Regulations and Workers’ Compensation.
- Experience administering complex payroll within construction, Indigenous organisations, or First Nation government environments is highly desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with Sage Intacct and other accounting/ERP systems is required.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Positive, collaborative, and professional attitude
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding heavy civil construction company
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit both a cover letter and resume outlining their experience and qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nisga'a Construction Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified Indigenous candidates and individuals from all backgrounds.
Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
