Payroll Specialist

at  Fueling Brains FB Academies

The Payroll Specialist will help run Canadian payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, and is expected to manage day to day payroll operations for all employees, and support HR on payroll related topics.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing for Canada - ESSENTIAL.
• Proficiency with payroll and Timekeeping systems in particular Pay web, Advance Tracker and QuickBooks and Time Saver.
• Proficiency with Payroll compliance, Benefits, Payroll audit, Compensation and benchmarking analysis.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (pivot tables, macros).
• Good working knowledge of Canadian Employment Standards Legislation in Alberta.

• Administer HOURLY - biweekly payroll for employees based in Canada
• Maintain information of all employees using Pay Web.
• Determine biweekly premium deductions for group benefits (LTD, STD, AD&D, Life & Dep Life).
• Calculate and process statutory holiday pay and record on-call pay as required
• Calculate and record taxable benefits as they occur while ensuring compliance with CRA
• Processing the tax filing in accordance with Alberta Filing standards. Complete ROE’s using CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) ROE via pay Web.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are compliant with legislation and internal guidelines.
• Assist the accounting team with payables and other non-payroll duties as required.
• Handle the administration of the electronic timekeeping system. Setup each employee profile, ensure valid data transfers to pay web.
• Perform other duties and assignments within the Finance department on an ad hoc basis.
• Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.
• Receive and coordinate requests for leave and other absences on time records, benefits, and taxes.
• Handle changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records.
• Generate payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review.