Payroll Specialist

About us

Terra Archaeology is a leading provider of professional archaeological consulting services throughout British Columbia. The company has multiple partnership businesses that rely on Business support team. Our work is conducted at the request of First Nations, federal and provincial government agencies and ministries, private sector corporations, and private landowners. We have a proven track record of excellence and innovation in our field and are committed to delivering high-quality services to our clients and stakeholders.

We are seeking a highly flexible and organized individual to join our Finance team in a full-time capacity at our Victoria Office. This role requires working onsite Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive compensation package
• Accessible Downtown office
• Fun and Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to build and grow your network in the environmental services industry.

What you will be accountable for

• Prepare bi-weekly payroll,
• Manage time and attendance records and expense claims,
• Manage the payables function, including credit card reconciliation,
• Reporting on Work in Progress and invoicing,
• Prepare payroll forms as required, including T4, T4A, T2200, and
• Prepare government remittances, including source deductions and WCB,
• Data entry in ERP system for related tasks,
• Ad hoc report preparation for operations team, and
• Other finance department tasks as assigned

Duties associated with this position may vary to meet evolving demands within the company. 

What do you need to have

• Minimum of 2 years Payroll Experience. Enrolment in the National Payroll Institute PCP program is considered an asset
• Experience with accounting software and time and attendance software,
• Offers quality services with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail,
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including word and Excel,
• Growth mindset with an interest in process improvement and automation,
• Ability to organize time to meet reporting deadlines,
• Excellent communicator and able to assist staff with resolving issues,

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Frequent standing and walking, Occasional bending, kneeling, carrying, and lifting.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Currently, we do not assist in securing Canadian work authorization or visa sponsorship.

Join Our Team

Come join our passionate team and shape the future of Terra Archaeology. If you are willing provide skillful support to our dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please forward your resume, cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents.

Terra Archaeology is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. 

The wage range for this position is $30 to $32 is commensurate to candidate’s qualifications