Payroll Administrator

Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Per year

SCOPE OF POSITION

ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe, with a large presence in the Americas and Australia. ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful, positive, and enriching work environment. We want you to look forward to going to work every day. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company. Our success is a direct result of the people who work here.

The Payroll Administrator will be supporting the payroll functions for the ConeTec group of companies. This person must be an enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and highly attentive to details.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Payroll

• Be accountable and support the process of hourly and salary payroll for a high volume and fast-paced environment
• May perform manual calculations of pay and deductions as necessary to validate calculations
• Support the processing of new hires, terminations, rate changes, and other data relating to employee records and payroll processing
• Support US payroll processing when backup is needed
• Track timesheets & attendance records, overtime, vacation, leave of absence, etc.
• Process employee status changes in a timely manner, generating ROEs, calculate final pay and canceling of benefits when required
• Support the performance of month-end, quarter-end and year-end payroll reconciliations
• Support the accurate reporting and remittances to the appropriate external agencies
• Support to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll processes
• Support the administration and communication of HR programs
• Other payroll related duties as assigned

Accounting / Administration / Other

• Be accountable and support for accounting functions including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, meeting month-end close timing and procedures
• Support the Accounting Team with the month-end close and other ad-hoc projects, including review, analysis and reconciliation of invoices, accounting records, bank accounts and GL balances, vacation backup support
• File payroll, accounting, banking and corporate documents
• Provide support to other company personnel/departments
• General administrative support and duties such as mailing, photocopying, and organization

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Requirements

• PCP certificate holder or working towards PCP certification
• Excellent knowledge of payroll best practices, payroll legislative policies, Employment Standards Act and the impact on payroll processing
• Knowledge of US payroll (would be an asset)

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years payroll and HR administration experience with good accounting skills, post-secondary education
• Experience with payroll systems implementation would be an asset

Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of MS Dynamics GP with Payroll module (would be an asset)
• Excellent working knowledge of payroll systems/software (experience with Payworks would be an asset)
• Strong computer skills and ability to use applications such as Word and Excel
• Strong knowledge of payroll fundamentals
  

Soft Skill Requirements

• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in preparing and recording payroll related transactions
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to perform task within tight deadlines and ensure accuracy
• Ability to make repetitive and arithmetic calculations wth speed and accuracy, and to adhere to rigid time schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, solid organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills are required, with the ability to work independently and take initiative

ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.