Payroll & Accounting Clerk

Position: Payroll and Accounting Clerk

Type: Full-time (32 hours per week)

About Us

For over 37 years, LAING has been a leader in providing full building envelope services—including roofing, sheet metal, waterproofing, and wall system installations—for commercial, industrial, and large-scale residential projects across Western Canada.

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll and Accounting Clerk to join our team in Kelowna, BC.

If you’re skilled in both payroll and accounting, love working with a professional team, enjoy detailed work, and thrive on keeping up with regulations while optimizing processes, we’d love to hear from you!

This position will report to the Financial Controller of the Company and is directly accountable to the success of all payroll and accounts payable functions of the Laing team, working alongside the HR team members, superintendents, and senior leadership team. This position has great training and ongoing support. It is anticipated this role will be 32 hours per week with potential for growth.

What You'll Do:

Accounting Support

• Process supplier invoices and assist with accounts payable (AP) tasks, including account reconciliations and supplier inquiries.
• Record credit card charges and prepare monthly credit card reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reconciliations.

Payroll Administration

• Process full-cycle payroll using our internal payroll software, including managing employee deductions and employee purchase program.
• Conduct monthly and annual reconciliations for payroll accounts (e.g., benefits, RRSP, employee purchases).
• Maintain accurate employee records in coordination with the HR team.
• Review weekly electronic timesheets, ensuring accurate allocation to project costing.
• Prepare and submit payroll remittances (CRA, WorkSafe BC, EHT, etc.) on time.
• Handle government filings, such as T4s, ROEs, and RTPs, with precision.
• Administer employee compensation programs, including RRSP and benefits.
• All other duties as required by the role.

What We’re Looking For:

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a deadline driven role.
• Strong data processes skills and experience with administration of multiple processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• A keen eye for process improvements, growth, learning and opportunities for efficiencies.
• Confidence in decision-making and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high energy and self-motivation.
• Professional, positive, and discreet when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll and accounting roles. Administrative experience is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Basic understanding of BC employment standards and payroll regulations.
• Familiarity with the construction industry is an asset but not mandatory.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, intermediate understanding of Excel and familiar with cloud based business applications.
• Experience with Sage 50 or Sage 100 (Contractor) is considered a strong asset.

What We Offer

• Salary: $62,500–$68,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Extended medical benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• RRSP matching (for eligible staff).
• Annual bonus program.
• Education allowance and tuition reimbursement.
• Coverage for professional dues related to your position.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Team-building activities and company events.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.