We have an immediate opening for a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable Accounting & Payroll Administrator to provide maternity leave coverage for approximately 8 months. This position requires competency in accounting principals and systems and plays a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing and effective HR administration while supporting employees and managers across the organization, and amongst other administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Human Resources

- Process regular payroll accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation

- Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions

- Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, remittances, and reconciliations

- Support day-to-day HR administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee record maintenance

- Assist with benefits administration, leaves of absence, and employee documentation

- Ensure HR records are maintained in compliance with legal and organizational requirements

- Support managers and employees with HR and payroll related inquiries

Accounting

- Manage company credit cards, receipts, and reconciliations

- Manage claims and reimbursements in an accurate and timely manner

- Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports

- Analyze financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries

- Prepare various other monthly account reconciliations





Qualifications & Experience

- 2+ years of experience in payroll and/or HR administration (or equivalent experience)

- 2+ years of accounting experience

- Strong knowledge of payroll processes and relevant employment legislation

- Intermediate Accounting knowledge

- High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a high level of proficiency in Excel

Preferred Assets

- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems (Using ADP Payroll and DealerPilot HR)

- Experience in the automotive accounting industry, PBS experience a benefit

- Proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment, frequently under urgent deadlines

Contract Duration is approximately 8 months, starting in August 2026 and ending in May 2027.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those short-listed will be contacted.

Preston GM is one of B.C.'s largest General Motors current and used vehicle dealerships located in the centre of the lower mainland at the corner of 200th Street and Highway 10 in Langley, representing all GM brands including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. In addition to vehicle sales, Preston GM also offers Certified Service and Parts Departments and a dedicated Customer Care Centre. For over 50 years Preston GM has been a proud community partner enjoying participation in and support of countless provincial, regional and local events and initiatives.

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📌 Accounting & Payroll Administrator (CONTRACT) (Canada)
🏢 Preston GM
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