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Payroll Specialist - 3 Month Contract (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Prepares, administers, cross checks payroll for all company employees in Canada, primarily Ontario
• Ensure that all salaries/hourly/directors and other payroll payments are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees, and other parties
• Ensures that legislative requirements and employment standards are met for all tax jurisdictions
• Prepares statutory remittances requisition as it adheres to legislative requirements
• Corresponds to employee inquiries regarding pay and payroll taxes in a timely manner
• Preparation and submission of reconciliation report for each pay period, in addition, payroll variance report
• Reconciles Payroll and benefit general ledger clearing accounts and create journal entries to assures monthly issues for payroll reconciliations are resolved in a timely manner
• Understand each payroll and its impact to the general ledger for a timely correspondence to Finance and the Controller inquiries
• Assist in internal and external audits as it requires
• Assist in HR inquiries when required
• Liaise with Human Resources on benefits administration for Canada
• Ensure monthly issues for benefits reconciliation are resolved on a timely manner
• Assist in the administration of company pension program (RSP)
• Prepare statutory and non-statutory remittances in a timely manner
• Prepare ROE, year-end reports, T4’s, W2s, P60 and assist in P11d and PSA preparation
• Ensure accurate records management for legislative requirements
• Issue ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned

About You

• 5 + years of progressive payroll and benefits experience with Canadian and US payroll
• PC skills at an intermediate level in Excel and Word
• Workday experience is a strong asset
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; very detail oriented
• Works independently and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrates ability to handle pressure and multi-task
• Possesses basic accounting knowledge
• Payroll Designation an asset

Pay Rate

$27 - $30/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #26291.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.