Bilingual Payroll Administrator

Ideal Roofing is a family owed and operated business As a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and siding, steel building products, steel decking, steel roofing shingles, steel roofing tiles, roofing and siding trims and flashings, Ideal Roofing offers a building envelope for virtually any kind of building, either agricultural, commercial, industrial, institutional or residential.

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Reporting to the Accounting Manager & Assistant Controller, Ideal Roofing is looking to recruit a BILINGUAL PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR. We offer competitive wages and great benefits, plus some extra benefits like paid time off during the plant closure between Christmas and New Year

The purpose of this position is to make sure that Staff and Management are paid correctly and on time. The position is responsible for all activities necessary to process both the union and non-union payrolls (300+ employees), including maintaining related records, filing tax reports, preparing accounting transactions and documents, and preparing special reports for management.

Primary Responsibilities are:
Process weekly payroll for Ontario, Quebec & New Brunswick
Verify and prepare all information from employee timecards and punch clock systems
Enter data in payroll computer system and process all required documentation for various employment actions, such as termination pay, vacation pay, change in employment status
Verify input and output documents to ensure payroll accuracy
Administer commission equalization payments based on report from Assistant Controller
Keep records of scheduled pay increments in accordance with the collective agreement or the non-union pay scale
Calculate and implement pay scale increases in a timely manner and communicate to respective employee's manager/supervisor
Confirm and get approval for salary/pay changes with manager and supervisors
Advise employees and managers of changes in pay deductions such as change in benefits premiums, pension contributions and statutory government deductions.
Prepare various reports and statistics for management as and when requested, such as probationary reports
Maintain Seniority List as per Collective Agreement
Collection and reporting of union dues.
Administer and balance remittances for EHT, WSIB, Pension, Benefits, Garnishments
Provide support and respond to employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll and benefit issues.
Provide employment verification letters
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance to all rules; regulations, provincial employment legislation and policies
Other related duties as required, related to but not limited to payroll

Required Qualifications:
College or University degree in a field related to accounting and/or finance or equivalence
Canadian Payroll Association accreditation, or equivalence would be an asset
Three plus (3+) years performing all payroll functions, using ADP Workforce Now
Good working knowledge and understanding of payroll and employment legislation including the ability to interpret relevant payroll clauses in collective agreements.
Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system
Excellent computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills, able to simplify complex information when explaining payroll related issues - ability to liaise at all levels
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize work to meet weekly deadlines
Able to work independently and under pressure
Good working knowledge of ERP system, other accounting software would be an asset
Fluently Bilingual (French/English) - Written, Spoken and Comprehension a must
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

**Benefits**:
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
Vision
Disability insurance
Life Insurance
Employee assistance program for employee and their family
Company Pension plan
Wellness program
Paid time off
On-site parking
and much more

Monday to Friday 8-5