Assists with the interpretation of labor agreements and statutory legislations to ensure compliance regarding pay, deductions, benefits, taxes and documentation.
Maintains all employee payroll information to ensure it is current and accurate.
Maintains assigned tasks related to payroll system set up, where required (i.e., New Year statutory amounts, recharge rates, etc.).
Assists in the preparation and processing of full cycle payroll, where required, which includes review and balancing of all payroll related allocations (i.e. rates of pay, deductions, hours of work, burdens, statutory remittances, etc.).
Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports and fillings as required.
Assists with the preparation of required employee payroll information, documents or payments for current or terminated employees as required by internal and external stakeholders.
Works in conjunction with appropriate resources to ensure employee transactions (i.e. new hires, job code changes, terminations, etc.) are processed accurately and timely.
Miscellaneous invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, ledger reconciliations, and data entry.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline an asset.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification obtained or actively working towards.
1 year experience of payroll or timekeeping experience.
Knowledge of payroll processes, statutory laws and labor agreements.
Knowledge and experience with job cost accounting and general ledgers.
Experience with preparation, reconciliation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external remittances.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of and experience with payroll and accounting software.
Skills using Microsoft Office Suite and internal operating systems.