Accounting Specialist, Payroll and Accounts Payable

Overview:
**Ready for Your Next Challenge?**

Established in 1952 as a family business with deep roots in rural communities, **FBC** has grown to become one of Canada’s largest tax and financial consulting firms for small businesses. With 12 branches across the country, we support over 15,000 Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners, including farmers, construction contractors, skilled trades, and self-employed professionals. At FBC, a membership is more than just a single tax filing—it’s a long-term partnership. We work alongside our members throughout their lives, saving them over 22 million dollars through year-round collaboration on optimal tax strategies and planning, allowing them to focus on what matters most: running their businesses and enriching their communities

**Position Overview**:
The **Accounting Specialist** is a critical part of the finance team, taking on a key role for the business in day-to-day accounting operations and full cycle payroll processing.

Specifically, attention to detail and the ability to consistently be precise will be crucial to success in this role
- you're essentially a detail detective.

If you excel at managing deadlines, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Record journal entries and reconcile accounts using Great Plains accounting software.
- Process payroll in adherence to federal and provincial regulations.
- Review and schedule payments in accordance with vendor terms and conditions.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closings, including financial report preparation.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Support the accounts payable ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Collaborate with team members on ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks.
- Contribute to key projects as required.

**What You Bring**:
**Experience**:

- Strong working knowledge of payroll processing systems and procedures.
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- depth knowledge of Sales Tax, and Canadian payroll regulations.
- 3+ years experience in full cycle payroll processing and accounts payable.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Payroll designation (PCP, CPM) is an asset.
- Proficiency in Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP).
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, and data analysis).
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**What We Offer / Why FBC**:
At **FBC**, we’re committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself—whether that’s mastering your craft or leveling up your career. With competitive pay, solid benefits, and opportunities for development, we’re not just focused on the here and now, but on where you’re headed. Integrity is the foundation of everything we do, so you can always count on us to have your back. We respect and value your unique contributions, because we know that when you succeed, we all succeed. We believe that every voice counts and every idea matters, as innovation keeps us building for the future. And when we clear those hurdles, we celebrate as a team—because what’s the point of growth if we can’t enjoy the journey together?