Accounting Clerk 11 (Payroll)

Sasktel Centre; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskTel Centre is seeking a Payroll Clerk for a temporary six-month role in Saskatoon. Under the supervision of the Controller, you will assemble, verify, and enter payroll and accounting data into SAP (Workforce) and Momentus, and support related reporting and reconciliations.

The role requires knowledge of payroll terminology, full cycle accounting, and experience with ERP systems. Candidates should have Grade 12 and a related accounting credential; five years of relevant experience is

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and an accounting-related credential are required.
• Accountancy diploma or Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation preferred.
• Five years of related payroll/accounting experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains payroll data in accordance with policies and collective agreements; generates reports and reconciliations.
• Maintains and reconciles sick/vacation accruals, overtime, and days off; handles adjustments from union contracts.
• Provides training and support to staff on the payroll system.
• Responds to payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable inquiries and routes to policy guidelines.
• Codes monthly payroll invoices for entry; assists with audit working papers and audits questions.
• Processes and maintains accounting data related to accounts payable/receivable and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Produces reports and reconciliations for Ticketmaster, Event Staffing, and company credit cards.

Skills

Payroll processing

SAP (Workforce)

Momentus

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cash handling

Excel

Full cycle accounting

Education

Grade 12 education

Accountancy diploma or Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation

Tools

SAP (Payroll)

Momentus

Job description

SaskTel Centre is Saskatoon's premier sports and entertainment venue, providing world-class event experiences for the social and cultural enrichment of our community. We create memories for every guest.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic workplace where no two days are the same, we want to meet you! Under the supervision of the Controller, this Payroll Clerk position assembles, prepares, verifies documents, and enters transactions into the SAP (Workforce) and accounting system (Momentus). This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 6 months with a possibility of an extension.

Scope and Major Responsibilities:

1. Processes and maintains payroll-related data in accordance with established policies and procedures, collective agreements and Labour Standards. Produces related reports and reconciliations.
2. Maintains, verifies, and reconciles employee sick and vacation accrual and usage, increments, overtime and scheduled days off. Makes adjustments resulting from Union contract negotiations.
3. Provides training and support to all staff on the payroll system.
4. Investigates enquiries from employees, management, and external agencies, regarding payroll, accounts payable and account receivable. Responds to enquiries related to established policies and procedures.
5. Codes the monthly payroll invoice for entry. Assists in the preparation of audit working papers and answers all payroll audit questions.
6. Processes and maintains data in the accounting system related to accounts payable, account receivables, and monthly bank reconciliations in accordance with established policies and procedures. Produces related reports and reconciliations.
7. Produce related reports and reconciliation for Ticketmaster, Event Staffing and company credit cards.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of hourly and salaried payroll terminology and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of full cycle accounting.
• Knowledge of SAP (Payroll) and Momentus would be considered an asset.
• Considerable knowledge of business English and office procedures, including cash handling.
• Ability to enter data rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail and work within deadlines.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, including a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database ERP.

Security Requirements:

• Acceptable current criminal record check upon offer of employment.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education
• Successful completion of an Accountancy diploma or a Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation
• Five years' related experience.