Thank you for your interest in continuing your career with Friday Harbour Resort. As you know our team is made up of exceptional colleagues, like yourself, who are passionate about delivering excellence. We are committed to providing you a workplace that recognizes talent and encourages and nurtures skills which allow colleagues to excel as a part of our Friday Harbour team.

**Job Title:**Payroll and General Accountant

**Division:**Finance

**Department:**Finance

**Responsible To:**Head of Finance

Role Summary

The Payroll and General Account is responsible for employee payroll and benefits administration on a biweekly basis and assisting with other general accounting duties. This will include preparation of financial information by researching, preparing and analyzing accounting data, maintaining statutory books of account and preparing financial reports. This includes the Operation, condominium and BBRA books. Also included is the control processes and inventory functions.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees using Ceridian Dayforce
• Process payroll data such as earnings, deductions, vacation time, and benefits
• Prepare journal entries and forms, such as records of employment, taxes and payroll remittances such as benefits, EHT and WSIB
• Stay current with payroll regulations, standards, and work methods
• Document and respond to information queries on a timely basis
• Benefits and Pension administration with Sunlife and Manulife, including enrollments, updates and terminations
• Assist with maintaining systems and providing financial technical support
• Prepare month end account reconciliations and analysis
• Assist with tracking leases, contracts, licenses, insurance and property taxes
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, reconciling and summarizing account information and trends
• Preparation and Analysis of Inventories, Cost of Sales and Fixed Assets and Depreciation with the assistance of the finance managers
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Assist with preparation and review of ad hoc financial reports requested by operating departments and be the liaison with assigned departments
• Assist with the creation, documentation and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for all accounting functions
• Assist with ensuring internal controls are in place and in compliance
• Provide support to other members of the Finance team, including inventory and purchasing
• Together with the accounting team, complete monthly account reconciliations and analysis as well as other general accounting transactions
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Business acumen and positive mindset
• Communication/logistics management
• Organizational effectiveness
• Results oriented relationship builder
• Independent but collaborative when necessary

Characteristics

• High energy, passionate and resilient
• Game changer/high impact team player/unfazed by change or adversity
• Humble and good sense of humour
• Executive maturity, professionalism, and presence
• Smart, courageous, leader

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of previous payroll experience
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certification in Business Administration or Accounting
• Payroll certification preferred
• Related work experience in hospitality an asset
• Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with accounting software, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to recognize, research and resolve discrepancies in financial data
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• Able to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and possibly weekends, require to work on Statutory holidays that payroll falls upon.
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling

Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.

Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.