accounting jobs in Burnaby, BC

Our purpose is Making Lives Better through Happier Aging. We help seniors stay in their homes for as long as they choose, and our real talent is caring and connecting to seniors’ hearts. We have a mission to help seniors continue doing what they love most. We are not just another home care company fulfilling daily tasks; we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do. By working at Nurse Next Door, you will be part of a growing company that is helping seniors do what they love again.

As a member of the Nurse Next Door team, you understand how to Hustle with Heart, this is essential! You enjoy working collaboratively but with a high degree of autonomy and thrive by seeing results. You are a self led leader who takes responsibility for your own actions. You show care by engaging in intentional, compassionate conversations to help others achieve their fullest potential. You are inspired by the idea of being involved with an organization that is changing the way we deliver home care through our Happier Aging philosophy.

As the Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist with Nurse Next Door, you will support our amazing teams with a high degree of customer service through Accounts Payable and Payroll. You thrive in a fast-paced, self-managed environment where you can put your passion for numbers and attention to detail to good use while supporting accurate and timely payroll processing through AlayaCare.

What You Lead:

• Coordinate invoice submissions, payments, and vendor communications for timely processing across all entities.
• Maintain the corporate credit card program and process monthly transactions.
• Process two payroll cycles on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll cycles.
• Support payroll administration through AlayaCare, including review of visit approvals, timesheets, and payroll data integrity.
• Work closely with People & Culture to ensure new hires, employee changes, and terminations are processed accurately and benefits administration is updated.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations and maintain payroll accounts (i.e. Workers’ Compensation, EHT, etc.) for all provinces/states.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly GST and sales tax returns.
• Prepare month-end and quarterly reports relating to Payroll, Accounts Payable, Prepaid/Accrued expenses, Capital expenses, and Depreciation/Amortization.
• Report to the Controller on actual spend compared to budget by category and department.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting and payroll processes, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Continuously improve workflows and systems to support the growth of the organization.

What You Bring to Nurse Next Door

• CPA is not required—this role is perfect for someone looking to gain experience in a rapidly growing environment and industry.
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Payroll, or a related accounting role.
• Experience working with payroll platforms or workforce management systems such as AlayaCare (or similar systems) is considered an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounting standards (ASPE & US GAAP).
• You are incredibly resourceful, organized, and tenacious.
• You are a customer service fanatic who enjoys helping others succeed.
• You are passionate about working with people and building strong relationships across teams.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Sage Intacct (or similar ERP systems), QuickBooks Online, and payroll platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A continuous improvement mindset with curiosity around automation, AI, and better ways of working.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person