Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator at Saltworks Technologies – Richmond, British Columbia

Saltworks Technologies is a global leader in advanced industrial desalination and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. Saltworks is a 2025 Fast 50 Company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner - a testament to our growth, financial performance, and positive contributions.

The role

We are looking for a Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator to support payroll, benefits, and accounts payable within our accounting team. This role is essential to ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, and that vendors receive accurate, timely support. You will take ownership of daily processes and work closely with both internal teams and external partners.

Main responsibilities

• Process payroll across multiple provinces, ensuring accuracy and compliance with employment standards.
• Manage payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, and Records of Employment, including ROE filing.
• Process and remit payroll taxes and statutory deductions such as CPP, EI, payroll taxes, EHT, and WCB.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and prepare payroll reports for management and external audits.
• Complete monthly and year-end payroll and benefits reconciliations, including T4 preparation.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrolment, ongoing updates, and responding to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, and tax forms.
• Process vendor invoices and company credit card receipts, ensuring accurate coding, policy compliance, and timely entry into the accounting system.
• Match purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices, resolving discrepancies as required.
• Prepare and complete monthly credit card reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll and accounts payable.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with accounting systems.
• Experience with ADP and ERP systems is an asset.
• PCP designation is preferred.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with employees across the organization.
• Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to support payroll and month-end deadlines as needed.
• Quick to learn new systems and processes, with an openness to feedback and direct communication.
• Experience with multi-provincial and/or U.S. payroll is an asset.

Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water and lithium. Some of our customers include world-leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more!

We offer

• A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
• A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success.
• A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
• Fun social activities and company events.

How to apply

If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

Salary - Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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Location - 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8