Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist | Compliance & Analysis

Surerus Pipeline Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Surerus Pipeline Inc. is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to join our downtown Calgary head office. You will handle full-cycle payroll for employees and contractors, including compliance, reporting, and system support, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Minimum 2–5 years payroll experience and a degree in business/accounting are required; PCP designation is a plus. This permanent on-site role offers growth within a finance-focused team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with accounting major; PCP designation pursued.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for employees and contractors accurately and timely.
• Ensure compliance with federal/provincial payroll laws and GAAP.
• Track timesheets, audit, and resolve queries.
• Manage contractor invoices and resolutions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and post to GL; handle month-end.
• Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts; assist with analyses.
• Collaborate with Finance on remittance, audits, and reconciliations.
• Support year-end close activities and related reporting (T4s, ROEs).
• Provide payroll system user support and respond to pay queries.

Skills

Payroll knowledge Canada/US

Discretion

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Excel proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin/Accounting

PCP designation in progress

Tools

Explorer Eclipse

Job description

Surerus Pipeline Inc. is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to join our downtown Calgary head office. You will handle full-cycle payroll for employees and contractors, including compliance, reporting, and system support, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Minimum 2–5 years payroll experience and a degree in business/accounting are required; PCP designation is a plus. This permanent on-site role offers growth within a finance-focused team.