Payroll Specialist/Coordinator – 6 Months

Job title: Payroll Specialist/Coordinator – 6 Months

Company: Vaco


Job description: About the Opportunity

• Process and administer bi-weekly payroll, including calculations of earnings, deductions and bonuses
• Review payroll for accurateness before sign-off by authorized signatories
• Ensure all employee data is up-to-date in the payroll system, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and adjustments
• Maintain a thorough understanding of federal and provincial tax laws to ensure accurate deductions and tax filings. Prepare and submit necessary tax documents and payments;
• Process adjustments such as vacation, sick leave, overtime, and other changes to employee compensation
• Coordinate the integration of employee benefits deductions into payroll processing
• Ensure all employee hours are accurately tracked and approved in the timekeeping system prior to payroll processing
• Assist with year-end reporting and audits, ensuring all necessary documentation is available for review and filing
• Assist with payroll system updates, troubleshoot issues, and work with IT or external vendors as needed to ensure smooth payroll processing
• Act as the first point of contact for employees regarding payroll questions, discrepancies, and concerns, providing timely resolutions and clear feedback
• Receive payroll input for hourly employees on a bi-weekly basis and submit for payment
• Review payroll registers
• Preparation of payroll journal entries for pay run
• Set up and maintain timesheet software
• Monthly reporting as related to salaries and related costs
• Year end tax remittance processing
• Obtain clearance letters for quarterly WSIB submissions
• Develop methods for auditing payroll processes and ensure results without errors
• Communication with government agencies relating to payroll, such as phone calls, emails and information requests
• Liaise with managers regarding employee concerns.

About You

• 3+ years of relevant full cycle payroll/payroll accounting experience
• Familiar with payroll schedules and complex scenarios (mix of employees who are both hourly/salaried)
• Tech savvy
• Personable. Need to be able to solve problems/respond quickly to any payroll issues
• PCP or working towards it

Pay Range
$35 – $40 /hourHow to Apply
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Expected salary: $35 – 40 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:19:30 GMT

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