Pacific Coast Community Resources
Senior Accountant
Coquitlam, BC, Canada - Full Time
Title: Senior Accountant
Job Summary: The Payroll and Financial Reporting Administrator plays a key role within the finance team by managing full-cycle payroll and supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and organizational skills, capable of handling complex payroll processes and adapting to a dynamic, growing environment. The role works closely with the Controller, HR, and program teams to improve processes, support reporting requirements, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to work independently, and the interpersonal skills needed to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. This is an in-office position.
REPORTS TO: Controller
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES (includes but not limited to):
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Why join Pacific Coast Children’s Resources?
PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. PCCR is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve, and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary range of $65,000 – $75,000 per annum
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
Career development opportunities
Municipal Pension Plan
Career development opportunities
An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement
A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team
We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.
At Pacific Coast Children’s Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
#INDHP
Job Summary: The Payroll and Financial Reporting Administrator plays a key role within the finance team by managing full-cycle payroll and supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and organizational skills, capable of handling complex payroll processes and adapting to a dynamic, growing environment. The role works closely with the Controller, HR, and program teams to improve processes, support reporting requirements, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to work independently, and the interpersonal skills needed to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. This is an in-office position.
REPORTS TO: Controller
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES (includes but not limited to):
- Partner with the Controller to deliver accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports.
- Prepare client-specific financial reports in accordance with funding and reporting requirements.
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvements, including automation of manual workflows.
- Create and provide financial reports to enhance efficiencies to support regional managers
- Train program managers on reporting and documentation obligations and effective financial analysis
- Ensure that responsibilities and questions are appropriately redirected to correct departments to achieve optimal effectiveness and efficiency
- Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees, including salaried and hourly staff across union and non-union environments.
- Collaborate with payroll system providers, internal developers, and Human Resources to support system enhancements and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with CRA and BC payroll legislation, as well as applicable collective agreements.
- Maintain and reconcile Extended Health benefit and Municipal Pension Plan account.
- Prepare and review payroll-related documentation, including reconciliations, taxable benefits, T4s, remittances, and PIER reporting.
- Support annual external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual budgets.
- Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Minimum 5 years of qualified experience.
- CPA designation or equivalent education and experience.
- PCP designation is considered as an asset.
- Solid understanding in payroll and ability to handle payroll with over 300+ employees.
- Ability to analyze and create financial reports.
- Able to work in a growing organization environment.
- Strong computer skills, especially in Excel is a must.
- Experience in Inclusion System and QuickBooks desktop is considered an asset.
- Able to work under minimum supervision.
- Experience in process improvement and automation experience is an asset.
Why join Pacific Coast Children’s Resources?
PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. PCCR is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve, and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary range of $65,000 – $75,000 per annum
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
Career development opportunities
Municipal Pension Plan
Career development opportunities
An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement
A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team
We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.
At Pacific Coast Children’s Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
#INDHP
