Payroll/Accounting Specialist - Toronto

SSA Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paving contractor in the Toronto region seeks an experienced payroll professional. The role involves managing all payroll aspects for a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with experience in payroll systems and software. Join a dynamic team and contribute to efficient payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the payroll environment with unions and compliance requirements.
• Fluent in English for effective communication regarding payroll matters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and process employee timesheets for payroll.
• Prepare payroll filings and year-end tax statements.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Bid2Win

Sage Intact

Jonas

ADP payroll software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client is a leading paving contractor in the Toronto region that is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join their operations.

Salary - $65,000 - $85,000

Job Summary

This position will include all payroll aspects for a unionized operation. Determines pay and benefit entitlements for employees and maintains accurate payroll records for both weekly and bi-weekly. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems and excellent analytical skills.

Duties

• Retrieve and process employee timesheets, accumulating hours for weekly and bi-weekly payroll
• Accurately enter, process and balance weekly payroll earnings
• Prepare payroll-related filings and supporting documentation such as year-end tax statements, pension, ROE, T4, T2200 and other related documents
• Process monthly remittance reports, e.g., Union, WSIB, EHT, CRA remittances
• Assist in the administration of payroll-related inquiries from employees regarding new hires, paychecks, deductions, terminations, pay rate changes and tax questions.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Print off and enter account payable invoices, and enter with correct GL codes and job costing accounts for more than one company
• Reconcile with statements, make any necessary inquiries to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with other office and finance duties

Skills

• Strong knowledge of different finance software. Knowledge with Bid2Win, Sage Intact, Jonas, ADP payroll software and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong understanding of payroll environment with unions, CRA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills for data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with employees at all levels regarding payroll matters.
• Fluent in English both reading, writing and communication