Payroll assistant Jobs in St. Albert, AB

Payroll Administrator

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Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing company payroll in a timely and accurate manner while in accordance with company and government policies.

This position is based in the Edmonton, AB office.

What You Will Be Working On

Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly hourly payroll.

Conduct pay calculations for new hires, changes and terminations.

Reconcile source deductions, benefits, and WCB.

Prepare various month end reports.

Process remittances related to payroll including disbursements to benefit carriers, tax authorities and worker's compensation ensuring compliance with legislation.

Liaise with staff and management on payroll related inquiries.

Prepare various correspondence, statistical summaries, and other material related to payroll function.

Assist management with internal and external audits.

Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Prepare Records of Employment (ROE) using ROE Web.

Perform payroll administrative tasks as required.

What We Are Looking For

Undergraduate degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting or a combination of equivalent skills and experience

A minimum of 2 years payroll experience processing the full payroll cycle

PCP designation and experience using an in-house payroll system are an asset

Efficient with Excel, have data processing skills and can effectively deal with confidential information

Excellent communications skills, customer service oriented and a team player

Ability to manage a large volume of work and can consistently meet deadlines while ensuring high attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups

Strong written and oral communication skills

Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them

Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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