Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist

2 days ago

Saskatoon, Canada METIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN Full time

**POSITION TITLE**: Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist

**DEPARTMENT**: Finance

**CLASSIFICATION**: MGO-07

**SALARY RANGE**:$76,500.00 to $91,424.64 Per Annum

**POSITION TYPE**:Full-time, Permanent

**LOCATION**: Saskatoon

**ACCOUNTABLE TO**:Director of Finance

**Brief Overview**:
Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of payroll including approved time input, processing payroll (semi-monthly), and working with managers to address any time discrepancies. Secondly, processing of records of employment (ROEs), distributing payment, providing payroll advice, filing source documents, and year-end processing and preparation of T4s.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and submit monthly and annual remittances and reports to government and other agencies.
- Prepares and processes monthly/yearly adjusting entries.
- Assists with budget preparation and audit activities, as they relate to payroll and benefits administration.
- Ensures proper filing and record-keeping systems of the Finance Department.
- Work alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure benefits and payroll services are delivered.
- Be a point of contact for any MN-S employee questions/concerns regarding payroll.
- Ensuring databases are set up and reflect the current employee base, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits, and group RSP contributions.
- Manage payroll functions, including calculating employee paychecks, withholding taxes, and any other deductions, as well as maintaining accurate payroll records.
- Assists with the preparation of various periodic financial reports.
- Maintains the confidentiality of the MN-S financial business and other private information and records.
- Maintain personnel database regarding salaries.
- Perform year-end audits.
- Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with the assistance of a computer system.
- Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks.
- Process taxes and payment of employee benefits.
- Prepare reports for senior management and the Finance department as needed.
- Any additional duties/ responsibilities as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in accounting, business, or payroll.
- Minimum 5 years of full cycle payroll experience.
- A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is required, and a Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation is considered an asset.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- In-depth knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, Saskatchewan Employment Standards, taxation rules, and year-end reporting processes.
- Knowledge of accounting, payroll regulations, and information systems issues to ensure a smooth interface between functions.
- Excellent analytic, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under time constraints.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

**Additional Requirements**:

- The position is based on a 37.5-hour work week Monday through Friday and includes a comprehensive total rewards package.
- A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to our downtown location would be required.

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