Payroll & AR Specialist - 12-Month Contract

Exceldor; Hanover; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina is seeking a Payroll/Accounts Receivable Clerk for their Hanover, Ontario location on a 12 month contract. The role combines payroll processing with AR duties and requires strong attention to detail and Excel proficiency.

Key responsibilities include weekly hourly payroll processing, ROE preparation, and accuracy in payroll records, along with AR duties such as bank deposits and payment verification. This position reports to the Finance department in Hanover.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities expected.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry is required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly hourly payroll and related reports.
• Prepare ROEs and ensure accurate payroll records.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy and submit statutory remittances.
• Prepare month-end payroll and financial reconciliation.
• Assist Accounts Receivable with deposits and payment verification.

Skills

Business Administration experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Excel proficiency

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Sofina is seeking a results-driven and detailed-orientated Payroll/Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their Finance department at their Hanover, Ontario location on a 12 month Contract.

More specifically, the successful candidate will:

Payroll

• Process weekly hourly payroll
• Provide income information to Human Resources as requested
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Update and maintain payroll records for all employees
• Prepare and amend ROEs as needed
• Review and prepare T4 slips annually
• Responsible for reconciling and submitting annual statutory deduction remittances
• Complete G/L account reconciliation for all payroll accounts
• Pay monthly WSIB premiums
• Prepare month end reports for Finance, Human Resources, and the Union
• All other duties as assigned

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare bank deposits for EFT and cheque payments
• Verifies validity of payment discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers
• Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures
• Verifies validity of payment discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers
• Initiates deduction dispute resolution, utilizing customer systems/process
• All other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• Previous work in Business Administration, or a related field is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – specifically Excel
• Knowledge of all aspects of payroll.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.