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Payroll Specialist - 3+ Months to Permanent

About the Opportunity  

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of weekly site payroll for approximately 60 salaried and union employees and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 60 head office full time and salaried employees 

• Review and ensure accuracy of salaries, weekly approved timesheets, garnishments and all other payroll source deductions 

• Ensure that employee information, deductions or charges (RRSP, DPSP, RBC group benefits) are entered in ADP payroll system correctly and accurately 

• Review charges, deductions, additions and adjustments for proper authorization and adherence to company policies including compliance with federal and provincial regulations 

• Coordinate and inform the accounting manager for payroll funding; prepare and post the required payroll journal entries into Newstar accounting system 

• Maintain employee payroll records such as TD1, ROE, timesheets, elections pertaining to contribution to CPP, DPSP, labor certificate forms and all others 

• Reconcile and remit WSIB and union dues on a timely basis. Prepare the labor union dues spreadsheet on a monthly basis 

• Reconcile and analyze all payroll related accounts to the general ledger 

• Review and reconcile payroll payments on a monthly basis, and ensure that monthly payments are accurate 

• Responsible for the annual reconciliation and filing of WSIB and EHT payments 

• Prepare the payroll chargeback spreadsheet  

• Respond to enquiries from Service Canada, CRA, WSIB, ADP and internal inquiries 

• Assists in the identification and implementation of payroll process improvements 

• Maintain proper filing of payroll related documents 

• Complete T2200 E (12) Declaration of Conditions of Employment when required 

• Review and reconcile the annual T4 and T4 summary  

• Compile and complete annual automobile taxable benefits calculation as part of T4 taxable benefits 

• Perform other payroll related tasks that may be assigned from time to time 

About You 

• Post-Secondary diploma/degree in Payroll 

• Payroll designation preferred 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• 3+ years of Payroll related work experience

• Newstar and ADP experience is an asset 

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines and easily adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced environment 

Hourly Rate 

$40/hr 

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 #407948. 

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.