Payroll Analyst

Job Number:
- J0223-0686- Job Title:
- Payroll Analyst- Job Type:
- Permanent FT Support- Bargaining Unit:
- FT Support- School/Department:
- Finance & Business Development- Campus/Location:
- 325 Milner Ave (Current) / Progress / Hybrid- Pay Range:
- $36.19 - $41.94/Hour- Pay Band:
- Support I- Hours/Week:
- 35- Date Posted:
- February 9, 2023- Closing Date:
- February 16, 2023We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

**Position Summary**
Under the general direction and leadership of the Manager, Payroll, the Payroll Analyst will be responsible for all activities related to the scheduling and reconciliation of payroll accounts, reports and remittances in compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), College Pension Plan and other governing agencies (e.g. EHT, WSIB, Union Dues).
The Payroll Analyst will work effectively in a team environment and be responsible for assisting with processing year-to-dates adjustments for all employee classes including full time and part time, bi-weekly transmittal processing of payroll, bank follow ups, and preparing bi-weekly cheque requests and journals.

**Responsibilities**
- Three (3) year diploma in Accounting, Payroll, Business Administration and/or equivalent
- Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required
- Five (5) years of progressive experience with full cycle payroll processing, year-end processing, reconciliation, and T4/T4A balancing, preferably in a large, unionized workplace
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to use formulas/conditional statements and functions (e.g., VLOOKUP); ability to create insights from spreadsheet data
- Experience using payroll database systems (e.g. Banner)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with internal and external users
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines with constant interruptions
- Possess a high attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong aptitude for working with numbers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Qualifications/Experience**
- Three (3) year diploma in Accounting, Payroll, Business Administration and/or equivalent
- Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation required
- Five (5) years of progressive experience with full cycle payroll processing, year-end processing, reconciliation, and T4/T4A balancing, preferably in a large, unionized workplace
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to use formulas/conditional statements and functions (e.g., VLOOKUP); ability to create insights from spreadsheet data
- Experience using payroll database systems (e.g. Banner)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with internal and external users
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines with constant interruptions
- Possess a high attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong aptitude for working with numbers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by February 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0223-0686. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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