Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary; Trail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governance body in Trail, BC is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator for a one-year temporary position. The role involves coordinating payroll tasks and managing accounts payable functions. Candidates should have a diploma in Business Administration and relevant certifications, along with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and communication. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including a unionized position with an Earned Day Off program.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Wellness allowance

Extended health benefits

Disability insurance

Earned Day Off program

Qualifications

• Post secondary education with a diploma in business administration or equivalent.
• Completion of payroll compliance certification.
• Minimum of three years in an accounting role focusing on payroll and accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll and accounts payable tasks.
• Assist management with employee benefits administration.
• Ensure accurate payments to employees and suppliers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or related field

Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Vadim iCity

Job description

Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job No: RDKB202543

Location: Trail

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.

The RDKB is currently seeking applications to fill a temporary, full-time Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator position in Trail, BC. Reporting to and under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for coordinating payroll and accounts payable related tasks including paying employees and suppliers and assisting management with employee benefit and pension administration and Work Safe BC related tasks.

This is a 1 year full-time, benefitted contract position to provide coverage while the permanent incumbent is on parental leave. The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes vacation and sick leave, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance. We value work/life balance, with an Earned Day Off program that allows participating staff to take every other Friday off. This is a unionized position, making it entitled to overtime should additional hours be requested.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you’re looking for a meaningful job and a great place to live, please submit your application.

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must possess the following:

• Post Secondary education consisting of a diploma in Business Administration or related field and/or the completion to the mid-level of an accounting accreditation program
• Completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification with the National Payroll Association
• At least three years progressive experience in an accounting role with focus on payroll and accounts payable functions
• Proficient in a Microsoft product environment, specifically Excel and Word
• Proficient in accounting software, Vadim iCity considered an asset
• Proficient clerical skills including formal correspondence experience
• Possess the strong ability to pay attention to detail
• Possess the desire and ability to apply required effort to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with other staff, other levels of government and their agents, elected officials and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to collaborate, problem solve, and be a team player
• Commitment to excellent customer serviceMust be bondable

For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description. To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application process, below. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm Friday, November 28, 2025.

Position Information

Status: Full Time, Temporary (1 year)

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-37.5 hours per week (winter/summer schedule)

Compensation: $41.45/hr (2025)

Union: CUPE Local 2254

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.

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