About the Role:
The Payroll Assistant’s primary responsibility is to accurately compute and record earnings owed to designated employees and perform relevant data entry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience with payroll operations within a construction environment is required
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of JD Edwards payroll module
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Ability to work with internet based programs
• Detail-oriented with exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal capabilities
• Effective, tactful communication skills with the ability to help employees at all levels concerning their pay and deductions
• Self-starter with a good attitude
  What We Offer:

• Review and enter weekly timecards
• Process unemployment claims
• Process payroll for BC, AB, SK, NT
• Prepare interim checks
• Calculate, edit, and print payroll checks or facilitate electronic fund transfer
• Prepare union reports and certified payrolls
• Union monthly remittance
• Record and administer bonus payments
• Review reports and correct errors in a timely manner while communicating with employees and management
• Calculate deductions such as income tax withholding, Social Security payments, insurance, and union dues
• Immediately record changes to relevant payroll records, including withholdings
• Complete year-end reconciliation and preparations of T4’s
• Prepare accurate summary reports per pay period, as well as on a quarterly and annual basis
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
  About You: