AP, Payroll & HR Assistant

About Us:

Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio, and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite systems, maritime solutions, and network solutions. The company’s products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies.

Why Join Norsat International Inc.?

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Norsat International Inc. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented AP, Payroll & HR Assistant to support our operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hybrid role is responsible for processing payroll, administering benefits, and maintaining employee records, while also handling accounts payable tasks such as invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate and timely work across AP, payroll, HR functions.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable (50%)

• Assist in A/P in multiple currencies in manufacturing environment
• Vendor setup and maintenance including resolving issues with vendors or supplies in a timely manner
• Perform vendor accounts reconciliation
• Perform three-way matching, batching and accurate coding in invoices for multiple departments
• Perform other accounting duties as required

Payroll (20-40%)

• Prepare payroll for hourly and salaried employees in Canada (BC, ON, QC) and the US and related remittances on timely and accurate basis using ADP Workforce Now
• Act as time and attendance administrator and prepare month-end vacation accruals
• Investigate and resolve ad-hoc payroll issues

HR (10-30%)

• Support the full employee life cycle ranging from recruitment process for all position, including job posting, sourcing, interview coordinating, reference checking, offer preparing, onboarding, employee record maintaining, developing and training to onboarding
• Organize and coordinate office administration and procedures
• Work on ad-hoc projects, reporting and other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, PCP certification, or an interest in pursuing it
• Strong computer skills particularly in the use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• 1+ years of experience in similar role
• Experience with ERP system required, HRIS (ADP Workforce Now preferably) is an asset.
• Detailed-oriented and work well independently
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days;
• 5 paid sick days;
• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
• RRSP matching;
• Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
• 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
• On-going training available;
• Flexible hours of work based on position;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Employee Award Program;
• Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
• Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
• Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.

This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.