payroll coordinator

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Federal, provincial and municipal governments.

Tasks:

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans.
• Store, update and retrieve financial data.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems.
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.
• Complete and submit documentations for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance.
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans.
• Maintain payroll.
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems.
• Prepare T4 statements and other statements.
• Perform data entry.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Canadian Payroll Association's (CPA) payroll compliance practitioner (PCP).
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Quick Books.
• MS Excel.
• MS Windows.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Workplace information:

Hybrid.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

Travel insurance.