PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

The Bannister Automotive Group is looking for a detail-focused, experienced payroll professional to join our Dealer Support Team in Kelowna. As an integral member of the BAG Administrative team, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the payroll function for all employees of the Bannister Automotive Group (BAG). The Payroll Administrator posts entries, audits data, and reconciles various payroll reports. This includes not only timely and accurate delivery of payroll and related client services, including compliance, record keeping, and reporting but also ensuring all processes and procedures are carried out following legislated compliance and BAG standards under the supervision of the Payroll Manager.

What we offer:

• Schedule - This is a Part Time position, with the possibility of Full-Time. An employee may be required to work on weekends, holidays, and evenings to process payroll and /or meet business needs and requirements.
• Salary - $26.45 hourly to start
• Comprehensive benefits package after probationary period

Responsibilities:

• Confirming new hires information is complete, accurate, and consistent with company policies and has appropriate approvals.
• Verifying the accuracy of source documents, researching, identifying and correcting discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Reviewing personnel files to determine employment status, proper wage rates, charge instructions, and types of transactions in the preparation of scheduled payroll.
• Processing additions, deductions, and adjustments to employees’ pay and accruals.
• Auditing payroll entries to ensure accuracy and tracking and reviewing the time and attendance through payroll software.
• Sorting, assembling, and forwarding payroll data for processing and identifying and correcting processing errors.
• Balancing payroll records including retro pay calculations.
• Maintaining all necessary payroll records required to comply with statutory regulations and for the effective management of the payroll.
• Acting as the BAG liaison for CRA on payroll matters.
• Reviewing source documents such as Timesheets for adherence to the terms and conditions of employment and bringing the more complex cases, trends, and unique situations to the attention to the Manager.
• Liaising directly with supervisors/managers regarding their employee time and attendance and payroll issues.
• Preparing the year-end process for payroll and distributing all year-end documents.
• Serving as a source of information to management, staff, and external contacts on established payroll policies and procedures while solving problems concerning payroll, answering benefit inquiries, and enforcing payroll policies.
• Administering various company-sponsored employee benefit programs, such as life, medical and dental, accident and disability, insurance, and health and wellness programs.
• Maintaining statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs.
• Resolving administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
• Implementing new benefit programs; arranging and conducting employee information presentations and enrollments
• Taking the lead in obtaining statistics and information in the renewal process of benefit plans.
• Developing of overall payroll or HR procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Maintaining a petty cash float for the dealership
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may require travel between various dealerships

Requirements:

• Completion of high school with a Diploma in Accounting and/or Payroll Certification from a recognized institution
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of progressive payroll administration experience.
• Accounting knowledge and strong interpersonal skills in dealings with both employees and 3rd Parties.
• Solid understanding of and experience with an automated Payroll System.
• Understanding of Statutory Deductions, Taxable Benefits, and Workers Compensation Legislation.
• Ability to exercise discretion, tact, good judgment, and a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with difficult situations.
• Experienced in the use of computer programs, including Payroll Software and the Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Ability to exceptionally manage competing priorities and a passion for detail and organization.
• 3-5 years of previous accounting experience

At Bannister Automotive Group, we are a "Family business with Family values". We believe in supporting career growth through skill development as well as the opportunity for advancement locally and throughout Western Canada. If you believe this is the career opportunity you have been looking for, Apply today!