Company Overview
Established in 1999, La-Z-Boy Vancouver Island is a locally owned and independently operated business with locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay. We're proud to combine the strength of an iconic brand with the values of a family-owned company, creating a workplace built on integrity, teamwork, and growth. If you're looking for a stable, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Summary
La-Z-Boy Vancouver Island are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and experienced Accounting Assistant & Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of our business while ensuring the accurate and timely processing of full-cycle payroll. The ideal candidate will have experience with ADP or a comparable enterprise payroll system, along with a solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles. A commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and an exceptional attention to detail is essential for success in this role.
This position offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. As you gain experience, demonstrate strong performance, and build a solid understanding of the business, you will have the opportunity to take on increasing levels of responsibility. Over time, the successful candidate may assume ownership of a broader range of accounting functions, providing valuable exposure to the full accounting cycle of a medium-sized business.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Full-Cycle Payroll: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for our 50+ hourly and salaried employees using ADP/Payroll systems.
- Ensure Compliance: Stay updated on provincial and federal employment standards, tax codes, and payroll legislation.
- Resolve Inquiries: Act as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and tax forms (T4s, ROEs).
- Commission Calculation: Be responsible to calculate monthly commission for sales employees.
- Accounts Payable: Manage posting and payments of accounts payable invoices.
- Accounts Receivable: Manage daily balancing and review of accounts receivable.
Qualifications & Skills
- Payroll Expertise: Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience running payroll specifically through ADP(e.g., Workforce Now) or a closely related platform.
- Accounting Background: Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable required.
- Professional Certification: Accounting certificates/diploma, or relevant experience and PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation are considered strong assets.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel.
- Attention to Detail: Proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential data with absolute accuracy.
Position Benefits
- Employee benefit plan
- Profit sharing monthly
- Employee discounts
- Competitive Wage to commensurate with experience
- Great work environment
'If you’re ready to contribute your skills to a company that values tradition and innovation alike, we invite you to bring your expertise to La-Z-Boy Vancouver Island.
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
