Payroll Technician – Level 1

Olameter; Quebec, Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in meter servicing is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll documentation and compensation calculations. The ideal candidate will have a college degree in Payroll/Accounting and at least 5 years of experience in payroll, with proficiency in Excel and bilingual in English and French. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in payroll or a related field.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, prepare, review, compile and enter all payroll related documents.
• Calculate and pay additional compensations.
• Run, compile, and update weekly reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

College Degree in Payroll / Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

This position is responsible formonitoring, reviewing and entering timesheets received from field employees for the piecework completed, as well as some hourly work performed. Validate the imports against the employees’ timesheets and address any discrepancies with the Managers. Calculate and pay special additional compensations. Performs functions with confidentiality and professionalism. Working hours per week 37.50 hours : must be available to work additional hours as required to meet the strict payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

General Responsibilities :

• Monitor, prepare, review, compile and enter all payroll related documents (data entry) using an in-house payroll system.
• Calculate and pay additional compensations.
• Work with Excel using the Pivot Table and VLookup functions.
• Verify their own work and participate in a peer review process.
• Communicate with the employees and managers to obtain additional information and / or authorizations (mostly by e-mail).
• Run, compile, and update weekly reports.
• Perform certain human resources related duties.
• Perform other duties such as, but not limited to, archiving, filing, scanning, photocopying, shredding, etc.

Education / Experience Requirements :

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be :

• College Degree in Payroll / Accounting.
• 5 years of experience in payroll or a related field.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Detailed oriented, punctual, flexible and reliable.
• Experience working with Excel (intermediate level).
• English and French written and spoken (compulsory)
• Able to work in a team of 6 employees in an office environment.
• Use of a computer, including manual data input, reading and evaluating output on-screen and on printouts.
• Must be able to handle confidential material in a professional manner.

Olameter is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America with over 1, employees providing services in 30 states and provinces to over utilities.

Olameter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state / provincial, or local laws.

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