Payroll Administrator

**GolfNorth Properties**

**Location**:Conestogo, ON
**Reports To**:Vice President, Corporate Controller

**Summary**:
We are passionate about golf GolfNorth Properties is based in Conestogo, Ontario with
locations stretching from coast to coast. We are an industry leader in the consolidation
and operation of golf courses and have a reputation for efficiency and excellence. The
most recent growth brings us to 38 properties with over 1,400 employees in three
provinces.

Our Payroll Administrators are busy Payroll is calculated in-house and the team is
responsible for ensuring the accuracy of both preliminary and final payroll reports, time
sheets, spreadsheets, funds distribution, assuring compliance with all applicable federal
and provincial regulations (multiple provinces), along with company policies. Other
responsibilities will include responding to inquiries and/or requests for data and/or
reports, providing timely and accurate payroll production, and to provide staff assistance
to the Senior Management team. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the
processing of staff expenses, journal entry transactions, and various other accounting
functions as needed. Both integrity and strong attention to detail are crucial for this role.

**Compensation**:
Compensation package is based on several factors including level of experience,
education and certification status. Base salary range is $50,000 to 59,000. Meal plan is
available during the season. Benefits package. Golf privileges.

**Primary Responsibilities**:
Coordinates the payroll process with other departments for the purpose of
- delivering services in conformance with established guidelines.- Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all company employees,

while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy.
- Ensure that all salaries are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company

employees, contractors, and other parties.
- Prepare journal entries and forms, such as records of employment, income tax

forms, and remittances.
- Issue ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Implement salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and so on in accordance
- with instructions given.- Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit
- purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.- Maintain records for pension and life assurance contributions made by

employees; liaise with service providers to ensure funds are transferred as
appropriate.
- Track holiday and attendance records for business units.
- Monitor assigned payroll activities and/or program components for the purpose of

ensuring effective department functioning, coordinating activities and ensuring
compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of a variety of payroll related documents

(e.g. invoices for overpayments, retirement plan transfers, payroll register, stop
payments, worker's compensation checks, etc.) for the purpose of documenting
activities and issues; meeting compliance requirements, and providing audit
references.
- Reconciles account balances for the purpose of maintaining and remitting

accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or
regulations. (ie. WSIB, Statutory deductions etc)
- Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time

sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to
procedures prior to processing.
- Informs personnel and/or carriers and/or financial institutions regarding required

documentation and/or procedures for the purpose of conveying information
necessary to complete transactions.
- Compiles and verifies data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. time

sheets/payroll, salary adjustments, tax deposits, etc.) for the purpose of
analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with mandated requirements, and/or
monitoring program components.
- Maintains a wide variety of payroll information, files and records in written and

electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit
trail for compliance.
- Communicates with a variety of internal and external parties

(city/provincial/federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate
processing of payroll deductions/garnishments.
- Responds to written and verbal inquiries for the purpose of providing information

and/or direction.
- Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial

systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
- Regularly compare internal record of transactions and balances to the monthly

bank statements verifying each transaction.
- Deposit cheques received at this location, process transfers as required, and

monitor bank accounts as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is preferred.- PCP designation is a definite as