Due North is a leader in the manufacturing of quality refrigerated and frozen food merchandisers and are well known by the Minus Forty® & QBD brand name of products. Our customers find the convenience, and reliability of our innovative spot merchandising and business products across North America and Europe a key contributor to their business’ success.
A wide product portfolio of commercial refrigeration products and the ability to customize products within a short time frame, has earned us the trust and confidence of our customers in a variety of markets. We cater to ice cream vendors, frozen novelty merchandisers, frozen food vendors, refrigerated food merchandisers, and we’re business partners with major corporations in the food industry.
Our team of focused and friendly professionals are always happy to serve our customers, who we have been serving for over 30 years.
The Payroll Manager will be responsible for managing Dur North’s payroll functions, ensuring the accuracy of preliminary and final payroll reports, time sheets, spreadsheets, funds distribution, assuring compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations, and company policies. Other responsibilities will include responding to inquiries and/or requests for data and/or reports, providing timely and accurate payroll production, and to provide staff assistance to the Chief Operating Officer.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing the processing of staff expenses, corporate credit card transactions, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and various other accounting functions. Integrity and strong attention to detail are crucial for this role.
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Manage the payroll process and support other departments for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with established guidelines.
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Mange and monitor assigned payroll activities and/or program components for the purpose of ensuring effective department functioning, coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
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Manage, develop and monitor automated fiscal systems for the purpose of analyzing, maintaining and providing information regarding assigned funds.
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Prepare and oversee the preparation of a variety of payroll related documents (e.g. invoices for overpayments, retirement plan transfers, payroll register, stop payments, worker's compensation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues; meeting compliance requirements, and providing audit references.
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Reconciles account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations.
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Investigate discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
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Inform personnel and/or carriers and/or financial institutions regarding required documentation and/or procedures for the purpose of conveying information necessary to complete transactions.
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Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. time sheets/payroll, salary adjustments, tax deposits, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with mandated requirements, and/or monitoring program components.
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Verifies a variety of payroll related information (e.g. time sheets, direct deposits, wage attachments, benefits, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
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Oversees workload of the Payroll Department for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting operational requirements.
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Maintain a wide variety of payroll information, files and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
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Communicate with a variety of internal and external parties (city/provincial/federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing of payroll deductions/garnishments.
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Facilitate meetings for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations and supporting other staff. Attends meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform functions.
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Respond to written and verbal inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
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Calculate and apply Employee Health and Benefit Contributions to employee payroll profile to ensure accurate deductions in keeping with our carrier’s premium payment requirements.
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Understand and interpret government legislation and company policy to ensure compliance in all payroll-related activities.
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Analyze and Remit liability payments ensuring accuracy and timely remittance.
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Manage compliance of employee garnishments from the provincial and federal governments.
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Performs other duties as required.
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Minimum of five (5+) years payroll experience.
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Completion of High School.
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Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
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Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and ADP payroll systems.
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Exposure to salaried payroll and multiple payrolls required.
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Familiarity with Epicor is an asset.
