Prepares salaried payroll, payments and remittances (base & variable pay, contributions, deductions, taxes & T4’s)
Calculates retroactivity on specific payments
Prepares journal entries and reconciliations (payroll, paid time-off, and other types of accruals)
Balances and files tax related reports
Updates scheduled reports and provides data analysis upon request
Ensures data and transaction accuracy through meticulous control and validation process
Answers internal and external payroll inquiries (e.g., employees, finance departments, government agencies, external auditors)
Maintains employee records
Documents and reviews payroll related procedures
Provides support to the Payroll Manager

College diploma in accounting or human resources related program
Minimum 3-5 years of wide-range full cycle payroll & accounting experience in a dynamic organizational, high paced and high volume environment
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification
Understanding of payroll & accounting concepts and best business practices
Ability to accurately process payroll in a timely manner
Organizational and time-management skills
Proficient user of payroll software (In house payroll system
Oracle, JD Edwards, People Soft)
Intermediate user knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment

Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package, including extended health care, dental care, vision care
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Access to Pemberton campus gym
Parking included
Complimentary shuttle bus service around North Vancouver

Payroll Specialist II

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