Payroll/accounting Clerk

**ABOUT US**:
Established in 1934 as a small plumbing and heating company, E.S. Fox Limited today is recognized as a pre-eminent Canadian multi-trade Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Nuclear constructor and fabricator. E.S. Fox Limited works in the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, casinos, hotels, hospitals, schools, and themed entertainment.

The company is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and maintains full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Tiverton, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, E.S. Fox Limited has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible constructor.

A subsidiary company of E.S. Fox Limited is currently seeking to fill the role of **Payroll/Accounting Clerk** to join its Finance team.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
We provide comprehensive benefits, including:

- An attractive health and dental benefits package including an Employee Assistance Program
- Group RSP
- Competitive compensation
- Support of professional growth

**SUMMARY OF ROLE**:
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Payroll/Accounting Clerk will ensure accurate payroll data processing, and will assist in accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED**:

- Data entry into in-house accounting software for payroll
- Setup and maintenance of employees files
- Calculation of union remittances and government source deductions
- Reconciliation of weekly payroll reports
- Respond to inquiries from and corresponds with external agents
- Assist with month end and year end procedures where necessary
- Other duties may be assigned at any given time based on the business trends/demands
- Perform such other duties or responsibilities as may be determined by Controller
- Ensures responsibilities and accountabilities are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with Company safety policy/procedures
- Ensures that environmental aspects within the sphere of responsibility are adhered to

**KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completion of a College Diploma, or University Degree in Business or Accounting
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Familiar with accounting aspects of payroll and accounts receivable
- Numerically inclined

**SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**:

- Minimum two years' experience in a related field
- Payroll and accounting experience is an asset
- Demonstrated speed and accuracy of computerized data input
- Demonstrated ability to maintain highly confidential & sensitive information
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
- Exceptional interpersonal skills

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**:

- Ability to work with all levels in the organization
- Well-organized, personable & positive attitude
- Detail oriented, accurate and organized

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.