Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the processing of recurring payrolls.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions.
• Ensure compliance with provincial, state, federal and local payroll laws and best practices.
• Prepare and submit various payroll-related documents, including tax reports and voluntary deduction reports.
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, fostering an environment of learning and growth.
• Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency.
• Utilize payroll software for streamlining processes and integrating seamlessly with our accounting software (SAP).
• Work closely with People & Values (“P&V”) and finance teams to align payroll management with overall organizational goals.
• Address and resolve any payroll-related queries or issues from employees in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconcile payroll data for accuracy.
• Gain working knowledge of the company’s accounting software tools: SAP 4/Hana, ADP, SAP Concur, and Analysis for Office.
• Support the month-end reporting process, including creating working papers for payroll accruals, such as: salaries, vacation, temp labour, WSIB, etc.
• Work with the Corporate Controller and Director of Supply Finance to prepare monthly reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend professional development courses to maintain designations in good standing.
• Constantly look for efficiencies/ implement better ways of working.
• Support the Corporate Controller in preparing documentation for the annual financial statement audit.
• Live and uphold the company’s core values.

Qualifications:

• USA Payroll experience a must for this role.
• Maintain accounting/payroll designation or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in business or a related field 5+ years of experience in payroll processing and management, preferably in a similar industry.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Experience with payroll software and systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in a startup style environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, intermediate level or above for Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.