Payroll and Taxes Accountant - Maternity Coverage

Four Seasons; Whistler; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Whistler is seeking a Full-Time Payroll and Taxes Accountant. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and collaborating with the HR department to resolve payroll discrepancies. Ideal candidates will have experience with payroll systems and a solid understanding of BC employment standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee recognition days

Health Benefits after probation

Paid time off and floating holidays

Employee gym and fitness classes

Leisure package / ski pass

Qualifications

• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Experience with GST and PST filing and remittance.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing by offshore payroll team.
• Ensure compliance with Work Rules and local policies.
• Reconcile and file monthly and quarterly government taxes.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Experience with Payroll and knowledge of BC Employment Standards Act

PCP training

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Overview

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:Join the award-winning team at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, honored as the #1 Resort in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler and recipient of Two MICHELIN Keys. We are also proud to be home to Canada’s Best Resort Spa 2024 (World Spa Awards). Our Alpine retreat offers modern mountain luxury, with thoughtful service and unforgettable experiences for guests and employees alike. Located at the base of Blackcomb mountain, near the Upper Village, with on-site dining experiences including Braidwood Tavern and SIDECUT Steakhouse.

About the role

Join our dynamic, diverse team at Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler as a Full-Time Payroll and Taxes Accountant. Our work environment emphasizes excellent service, authentic experiences, creativity and innovation. We are looking for someone with excitement and dedication in serving our guests.

Satisfying our guests depends on the united efforts of many; we are most effective when we work together cooperatively, respecting each other’s contributions.

Hourly wage: $32.00 - $35.00

What you will do

• Maintain harmonious and professional relationships with co-workers, supervisors and all departments.
• Ensure compliance with Four Seasons’ Work Rules, Standards of Conduct, and all local and corporate policies and procedures related to Finance.
• Oversee payroll processing by offshore payroll team.
• Assist the Human Resources Department in reconciling payroll discrepancies, employee queries, maintaining vacation accruals, and other payroll-related requests.
• Review, verify and process payroll data on a bi-weekly payroll schedule.
• Maintain and file all bi-weekly payroll documentation aligning with internal controls.
• Prepare cheque requests when necessary for employee deductions or balances for transferred employees.
• Work closely with the Human Resources department to ensure compliance with CRA guidelines, employment standards and accuracy of employee data.
• Assist in month-end processes, accruals and payroll journals.
• Reconcile balance sheets monthly.
• Reconcile and file monthly and quarterly government taxes.
• Complete year-end payroll processing including, but not limited to, T4 preparation, DPSP calculations and remittances, WCB filing, EHT filing.
• Conduct labour analysis as required to identify variances or provide further insight for management.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
• Participate in weekly labour meetings.
• Prepare and assist in special audits (Workers' Compensation, Labour Compliance, etc.).
• Prepare labour and productivity reports for discussion with Department Heads and Assistant Director of Finance.
• Maintain an intermediate understanding of Month-End Process, including preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Support the Finance Department in other accounting and administrative duties as required.

What you bring

• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times and maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and other information.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and make recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present reports clearly and facilitate discussions with various stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ethical business conduct.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers, superiors, and operational teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Curious and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with Payroll and knowledge of BC Employment Standards Act is required.
• Strong preference is given to individuals with experience with ADP and Workday.
• Experience and knowledge of GST and PST filing and remittance.
• Preference given to individuals with PCP training.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

What we offer:

• Employee theme recognition days and events - Employee of the Month, Years of Service celebrations, birthday events, etc.
• Health Benefits after probationary period.
• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room.
• Paid time off; vacation days and additional floating holidays per year.
• Excellent training and development program.
• Employee gym and fitness classes such as Pilates and Yoga.
• Leisure package / ski pass.
• Discovery Nights at Four Seasons worldwide.

Schedule & Hours

As our hotel is open 24/7, 365 days a year, we expect the Payroll Accountant to be flexible in working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Learn more about what it’s like to work for Four Seasons: http://fourseasons.com/careers

Learn more about Four Seasons Whistler on Social Media: Instagram: @FSWhistler; Twitter: @FSWhistler; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsResortWhistler/

We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

*Our organization is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other basis protected under provincial or federal laws.