Payroll Officer

POSTING #                               23-03-007

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         13102

POSITION TYPE                           FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Payroll Specialist, the Payroll Officer is responsible for delivering payroll and transactional services for all employees.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Execute the day-to-day payroll operations, compliance adherence, control framework, payroll accounting and general ledger reporting requirements;
• Perform specialized accounting functions, including reconciliation of the payroll bank accounts, general ledger accounts and budgeting and forecasting of payroll costs;
• Ensure compliance of remittance schedules, as well as municipal, provincial and federal laws and regulations;
• Assist in payroll year-end processes and reporting activities;
• Provide assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate records;
• Assist in the development of budget projections and perform program budget analysis and variances;
• Work closely with the Payroll Supervisor and senior leadership to improve the processes, accuracy, and efficiency of the timekeeping and payroll procedures and policies;
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial business and payroll systems, ensuring adequate internal controls are present.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Designation or Certification as a Payroll Compliance Professional or Practitioner;
• Three years’ related experience in payroll and financial analysis and reporting;
• Experience with Sage 300 and/or Payworks is a strong asset;
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian payroll and employee benefits administration;
• Experience executing payroll in a large size ERP enabled government;
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a resume and cover letter to employerrep@abcentre.org. 

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