Finance and Payroll Administrator

Ascent Helicopters is a dynamic helicopter charter company in Parksville, BC with a 21-year history of domestic and international operations. Ascent offers specialized services to the aerial/powerline industry and has been awarded a 10-year contract with BCEHS to provide air ambulance service to the entire province of BC. We also have a proud history in wildfire suppression, search and rescue, heli-skiing, mining/natural resource, tourism and film/television.

We are currently looking to hear from local candidates who are qualified to provide administrative support within our Finance department. This position will be payroll, bank reconciliation, data entry and the implementation of a new payroll program (Zone). This will be an in-office position located at our head office in Parksville.

The ideal candidate will be a hard worker who is organized, detail oriented, very comfortable with technology and programs and have a continuous learning mindset. This position is focused work, and the ideal candidate enjoys working independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, verify, and assist with employee payroll payments
• Assist with entry of credit card transactions, bank statements
• Perform administrative duties
• Communicate in a professional manner with vendors or clients when additional clarification or information is required

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word)
• Intermediate/Advanced skill level in Excel

Experience with the following would be considered an asset:

• NetSuite
• QuickBooks and Zone
• Federally regulated workplaces
• Averaging agreements
• Human Resources administration

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person