Payroll Accountant

Aplin; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski pass

Staff discounts

Seasonal shuttle

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a hands-on Payroll Accountant to join our accounting team for maternity leave coverage. This on-site role supports a high-volume, seasonal workforce and requires meticulous attention to deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

You will manage end-to-end biweekly payroll for 200 to 1,000 employees, handle onboarding/offboarding, deductions, and month-end reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with BC Employment Standards.

Qualifications

• Biweekly payroll processing for a large, seasonal workforce.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll requirements and BC Employment Standards.
• Experience with Dayforce (Ceridian) or other enterprise payroll systems.
• Ability to manage high-volume onboarding, offboarding and changes.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle biweekly payroll for a fluctuating workforce (200–1,000+).
• High-volume onboarding, offboarding, and status changes during peak.
• Payroll maintenance: earnings, deductions, and benefits.
• Month-end close support and payroll journal entries.
• Compliance with Canadian payroll laws and BC standards.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure timely onboarding/offboarding docs.
• Ad-hoc payroll reporting and audit support.

Skills

Payroll accuracy

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Tools

Dayforce (Ceridian)

ADP

UKG

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join their accounting team for a maternity leave coverage contract. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role supporting a dynamic workforce that scales significantly during peak winter operations. The ideal candidate is pragmatic, highly organized, and thrives under firm payroll deadlines.

Work Arrangement & Location

• On-Site Requirement: This position is 100% on-site (remote work is not available).
• Operational Integration: On-site presence is essential to collaborate directly with mountain leadership and support operations across approximately 16 departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Processing: Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a fluctuating workforce, scaling seasonally from ~200 to over 1,000 employees.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Execute high-volume onboarding, offboarding, rehires, and status changes, particularly during peak seasonal surges.
• Payroll Maintenance: Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of earnings, statutory and benefit-related deductions, and ongoing payroll adjustments.
• Month-End & Reconciliations: Support payroll account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and the preparation of payroll-related journal entries.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Canadian payroll legislation and British Columbia Employment Standards, including the administration of averaging agreements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with department managers to ensure all onboarding and offboarding documentation is submitted accurately and on time.
• Reporting & Operations: Assist with ad-hoc payroll reporting, audit support, and internal payroll operations, including employee swipe card administration.

Qualifications & Experience

• High-Volume Experience: Proven, hands-on experience managing biweekly payroll for a large employee population (experience limited to small-business or QuickBooks environments will not be sufficient).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of BC Employment Standards and Canadian payroll compliance requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Dayforce (Ceridian) is a strong asset; candidates with extensive experience in ADP, UKG, or comparable enterprise payroll platforms will also be considered.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong prioritization skills to manage competing deadlines, and a collaborative, service-oriented communication style.

Preferred Assets

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation.
• Previous experience supporting seasonal workforces, hospitality/resort operations, or variable-hour environments.

Contract & Schedule Details

• Duration: Full-time maternity leave coverage, expected to run through approximately July/August.
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch); minor schedule flexibility may be available.
• Peak Demands: Occasional overtime may be required during peak payroll cycles, with time off in lieu potentially offered.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary: $65,000 – $73,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Vacation: 4% vacation pay (equivalent to two weeks). (Note: Extended health benefits are not included in this contract)
• Resort Perks: Complimentary full-mountain ski pass, plus staff discounts on food, beverage, and retail.
• Transportation: Seasonal shuttle access may be available during mountain operating months (typically December to April).

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle equipped with winter tires are strongly recommended due to seasonal shuttle schedules and winter driving conditions.

we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.