Accounting and Admin Manager

Basalite Concrete Products-Vancouver, ULC _is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete products in Western Canada. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, garden line products, and a full range of bagged dry mix products. Basalite is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies._
- Basalite’s Core Values guide our behavior and our business. The test of a company's values is not what is written or said, but by the actions and decisions made every day. Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success._

***: Under the direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible for all payroll, pension and benefits, accounts payable, misc. statutory reporting, administrative duties, supervision, and coordination and execution of all financial related activities of the Canadian operations. The position is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the **Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success**. Performs other related duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**:_ _**General

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

**Payroll/HR**:

- Coordinate and prepare paperwork for hiring, rehiring, layoff, terminations, and all status changes, including pre-employment testing, physicals, and background/credit checks.
- Orient new employees to company policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Assist employees with questions regarding payroll, health insurance, leave of absences and other benefits.
- Prepare and input bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll in Ceridian system.
- Onboards new hire/rehired employees and updates all status changes in SuccessFactors (HRIS).
- Coordinates communication concerning payroll with employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Employee timecard audit.
- Keep abreast of wage and hourly payroll regulations.
- Prepare and reconcile T4’s
- Create and remit Workers Compensation Board, Employee Health Tax, and Benefits filings in a timely manner.

**Accounts Payable**:

- Manage accounts payable process including supervision of AP Clerk.
- Create new vendors.
- Audit invoices for accuracy and work to resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure appropriate account coding.

**Financial**:

- Prepare and submit monthly accounts payable accruals.
- Weekly / monthly procedural audits.
- Cost Center Analysis.
- Statutory reporting as required.
- Budget preparation support.
- Manufacturing reconciliation support.

**Misc.**:

- Attend safety meetings and abide by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
- Assists with company social activities including company luncheons, Adopt-A-Family events, etc.
- All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time by the company or its designated representative.
- Regular, predictable and consistent attendance is required.

**QUALIFICATIONS **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Appropriate four-year degree program in accounting, finance, or business administration and/or equivalent experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Provincial and Federal wage and hourly regulations with regards to payroll highly desirable.
- 3-5 years of experience using payroll software (Ceridian is desirable).
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Experience with Success Factors HRIS system a plus.
- Excellent communication skills - Written and Oral.
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work with little or no supervision and stay on task
- Ability to operate a personal computer, printer and other office equipment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
- Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must.
- Regular, predictable and consistent attendance is required.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit.
- Occasionally required to bend at the waist; Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- Some travel time may be required.
- Driving personal vehicle to attend meetings or administer duties.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT **The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Office environment with moderate noise.
- Basalite _offers excellent benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental, vision and pension._