Payroll Administrator

**What you'll do**:

- Reporting to the Manager, Administration Accounting, this position is responsible for the administration of corporate payroll activities: coordinates and processes timely and accurate payment of all staff. This position also provides support to the Finance Division for accounts payable, forecasting and budgeting, capital asset and records management, and cash management.
- Administer the calculation and financial reconciliation of a complex payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all payroll and benefit transactions and compliance with policies, regulations, and legislation.
- Deduct, reconcile, remit, and report contributions for company benefits including group life insurance, registered pension contributions, dental, extended health care, and disability insurance. Collect and remit union dues, social club fees and coffee fund contributions.
- Maintain payroll records, reports and source documents and co-ordinate the yearly records management process for payroll and the administration unit.
- Liaise with internal and external customers by providing expertise and advice on payroll policies and processes.
- Proactively communicate with SCIC staff regarding payroll and benefit information, adjustments, and changes.
- Manage payroll software and provide suggestions for modifications to existing programming to ensure the accurate calculation of pay and deductions and to comply with legislation.
- Compile statistical and financial reports for internal and external customers utilizing several data sources.
- Calculate, prepare, and enter accounting journal entries to record financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Schedule, review, and complete employee T4s and distribute prior to deadline.
- Assist in the calculation, preparation and analysis of revenue and expense information for budget and forecast development.
- Maintain the capital asset register, recording purchases and disposals of fixed assets
- Perform cash management for the Administration Fund, ensuring adequate financing for expenditures and to maximize return on investments.
- Review existing operations in own area of work and implement innovative processes to enhance continuous improvement.
- Assist and backup co-workers in the Finance Division

**Qualifications**:

- The knowledge and skills required for this position are acquired through a diploma in Accounting, proof of enrollment in or have the Payroll Practitioner certification through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), supplemented by three years directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Mathematical skills with the ability to make timely and accurate computations, general ledger account adjustments, and verification of financial data.
- Analytical and decision-making skills to express sound judgement and develop solutions for complex payroll and accounting scenarios.
- Written and verbal communication skills to express detailed and sometimes sensitive information with internal staff and external stakeholders.
- Organizational skills and keen eye for attention to detail to ensure accuracy of various payroll data, and manual adjustments.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with SCIC employees, managers, benefit providers and other outside stakeholders.
- A criminal record check is required.

**Competencies**:

- **Personal Leadership and Development**:Models integrity and inclusiveness by being open, acting with empathy, sharing resources/knowledge across teams and being respectful of all skills and viewpoints. Listens and influences others to generate enthusiasm. Balances organizational, team and individual commitments.
- **Strategic Thinking**:Has a clear understanding of organizational objectives and aligns daily tasks to strategic goals. Prioritizes work in alignment with organizational objectives. Asks questions to gain a clear understanding.
- **Decision Making**:Uses information to make timely and appropriate decisions for the position. Decisions are aligned with position responsibilities, boundaries and organizational policies and practices. Will move the decision making to the appropriate level when the decision is outside of the position scope.
- **Innovation**:Challenges the status quo when needed and looks for ways to improve internal processes or practices. Adapts methodology and ideas quickly for immediate or anticipated changes in the environment. Remains positive during times of uncertainty.
- **Analytical Thinking**:Identifies discrepancies within work and makes appropriate adjustments. Asks questions to gain a clear understanding. Makes suggestions at team meetings and to manager on potential/known issues and possible solutions.
- **Team Collaboration**:Respects contributions of all team members, demonstrating cooperation and support for team decisions. Shares knowledge and experience with others. Displays a “we” rather than “I” attitude.
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