General Description
The Payroll & Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing of the Salary/Hourly weekly payrolls and all related accounting processes including reporting and remittances in accordance with applicable government legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process salaried/hourly payrolls, perform payroll balance processes a timely manner
- Maintain and update all employee rates, salaries, banking information, vacation/absence details, and position and status changes in the payroll system
- Enter and manage employee benefits deductions and taxable benefit amounts
- Calculate/process manual payments as required ensuring Employment Standards compliance
- Process annual salary increases, vacation payout and bonus payments in payroll system, verifying accuracy of data and generating payments
- Ensure Company compliance with ESA and/or Company Guidelines
- Respond to departmental and employee queries in a timely manner
- Manage all administrative payroll functions including generating ROE’s,
- Process termination/severance payments with appropriate deductions in accordance with provincial Employment Standard laws for employment
- Prepare month-end accruals, account reconciliation’s, payroll journal entries, preparation, and remittance of required government documents (i.e. ROE, T4, T4A) for salaried/hourly payrolls.
- Generate year-end income documents such as T4, T4A, T2200 and complete reconciliations
- Calculate and Remit monthly pension contributions
- Complete annual FSRA pension regulatory reporting
- Provide information and reports for internal and external purposes such as earnings, pension contributions, benefits premiums
- Perform administrative duties such as maintaining payroll files
- Multidivisional support is required
- Support Finance Team with various duties and/or vacation coverage as required
- Approve and Manage all temp agency charges and invoices
- Complete all required reporting for Management
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Post-secondary education in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Completion of Canadian Payroll Association’s PCP program; PCP designation preferred
Skill/Experience
- Minimum 5 years of previous experience in Payroll in a similar role
- Competent in general accounting principles
- Working knowledge of Defined Contribution pension plans and reporting requirements
- In-depth understanding of Canadian payroll tax compliance and reporting requirements such as ROE’s, T4’s and EHT/WSIB
- Proficient in Payroll and Time & Attendance software (Advanced Tracker / Deluxe / Payworks) or similar an asset
- Ability to exercise extreme discretion and confidentiality maintaining the integrity of the department at all times
- Detail-oriented and with exceptional accuracy
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to build positive relationships with all levels in the company
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Payroll: 5 years (required)
- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- PCP Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person