Senior Office Accountant - Payroll

Clark Builders; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada is seeking a Senior Office Accountant to enhance payroll operations and lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, exhibit strong communication skills, and lead the implementation of payroll systems. Join us to make a significant impact in the community while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years HR and/or Payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to lean thinking principles.
• Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning.

Responsibilities

• Test updates to payroll software for accuracy.
• Oversee management of the payroll team and training.
• Ensure timely processing of bi-weekly payroll across provinces.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Education

Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Professional certification through the National Payroll Institute

Tools

eCMS

Workday

ROE web platforms

Job description

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven pa rtners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise , and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance the Senior Office Accountant, Canada Payroll is an integral part of the payroll team supporting the development, maintenance, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s payroll. The Senior Office Accountant will be responsible for the testing of updates in the current payroll system, as well as implementation & testing of new programs. Additionally, this role will be responsible for training and supervising the Payroll Administrators.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diligently test updates to payroll software, ensuring accuracy and functionality.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of payroll systems to meet evolving needs.
• Oversee the management of the payroll team, ensuring timely and accurate processing, and training on hourly benefit remittances. Responsible for guiding team members (2-3 direct reports), managing their work assignments, distributing workload, ensuring performance standards are met, and providing support and feedback to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly cycle of payroll across multiple provinces.
• Keep Job Aids updated to facilitate smooth payroll operations.
• Maintain auto-benefits records for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform regular reconciliation of accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Handle benefit remittances as required.
• Offer support during absences to ensure continuity of operations.
• Prepare and deliver reports as necessary to support decision-making processes.
• Work closely with the Payroll team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Actively engage in opportunities to develop leadership skills.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems.
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations governing payroll processes.
• Builds positive relationships with employees, delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience with eCMS, Workday, and ROE web platforms.
• Familiarity with payroll intricacies specific to the construction sector.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years HR and/or Payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Business Administration considered an asset.
• Professional certification through the National Payroll Institute is an asset.
• Exposure or understanding of principles of lean thinking.
• Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning.
• Experience with continuous improvement.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

Clark Builders Group of Companies (CBGOC) is aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests falsely made in our name, targeting international job seekers. These scams aim to collect money or personal information and are not authorized by CBGOC. We never send unsolicited job offers, request payment at any stage of hiring, or ask for personal information before a formal offer is accepted. We urge all applicants to verify the legitimacy of any recruitment communication and report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities .