Payroll Accountant

Bird Construction; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Payroll Accountant to provide analytical support to the Finance team, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation across provinces. The role involves preparing reports, interpreting collective agreements, and reconciling GL accounts. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The firm values diversity and aims to build a workforce that reflects the communities they serve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of finance and/or payroll experience.
• Experience with large multi-union workforce.
• Ability to interpret collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll remittances ensuring compliance.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports for stakeholders.
• Liaise with staff on payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll experience

Financial analysis

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Tools

ERP/HRIS system

Spreadsheet analysis

Job description

Payroll Accountant

The Payroll Accountant will provide analytical support to the Finance team, including compilations and remittances, financial data analysis, and testing changes to meet company, union, and statutory requirements.

Position based in Edmonton or Winnipeg.

What You Will Be Working On

• Process remittances related to payroll, ensuring compliance with legislation in multiple provinces.
• Prepare detailed reports of payroll information to internal stakeholders.
• Interpret collective agreements and work with management and unions to ensure compliance and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with the Digital Services team to test and implement payroll system calculations, reports, automation, and enhancements.
• Use technology to improve payroll processes and reporting.
• Reconcile GL accounts.
• Actively liaise with staff and management on payroll related inquiries.
• Perform payroll administrative tasks as required.
• Share knowledge and experiences with other team members.
• Work independently, research complex payroll issues, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Maintain and safeguard confidential employee information.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of finance and/or payroll experience with demonstrated analysis of processes and complex data.
• Payroll experience and familiarity with a large ERP/HRIS system is a definite asset.
• Background working with a large multi-union workforce, ability to interpret collective agreements, union remittances and reporting requirements.
• Efficient in creating financial models and spreadsheet analysis, respectful handling of confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service orientation, and teamwork.
• Comfortable managing high volumes and meeting tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and detail.

Commitment to Diversity

Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We actively pursue a culture where every employee can thrive, sharing unique perspectives and talents. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.