Accounting and Payroll Specialist

**About Us**

Through dedication, smart work and attention to detail, Metric Contracting Services Corporation is recognized as one of the premier Heavy Civil Contractors in Southern Ontario. Metric is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing exceptional service in Earth Excavation and Grading. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

**Job Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Create and establish payroll guidelines and deadlines for all payroll requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency in practice amongst payroll team,
- Process payrolls for all employees accurately and on time.
- Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance (timecards) and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements.
- Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll reports.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Ensure compliance with government, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Prepare and report source deductions, WSIB, EHT, group benefit remittances and RSP contributions (monthly).
- Prepare and report union remittances (monthly).
- Reconcile, prepare, audit and submit all reports and /or remittances including T4’s WSIB etic.
- Administer STD and LTD benefit programs in accordance with established guidelines.
- Perform and coordinate all year-end requirements/reconciliations including T4/WSIB and EHT, etc.
- Working with upper management to improve current payroll process and introduce new procedures.
- Generate monthly scheduled ad=hoc reports in payroll system including but not limited to Labour reports, headcount, overtime, attendance, hours worked, and progress increments.
- Collaborate with HR to manage employee benefits and compensation.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and accounting matters.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
- Perform general ledger account (payroll) reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare journal entries (payroll accounts).
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Annually balance payroll general ledger accounts with payroll subledgers.
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and reports.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, CPA designation or working towards completion is a benefit.
- A minimum of 10 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a fast-paced computerized environment.
- Proficient knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial summaries.
- Able to perform account reconciliations.
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
- Effective mindfulness and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- Elevated level of proficiency with Microsoft Office - Must be at intermediate level in Excel (i.e., creating and using pivot tables, v-lookup, advanced data manipulation).
- Experience with Gary Jonas Computing Software.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- [Additional perks such as remote work options, flexible hours, etc.]

Join our team as a Payroll & Accounting Specialist where you can contribute your expertise while growing professionally in a supportive environment

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Retention bonus

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-25