Payroll Reconciliation Analyst

Let us welcome you home.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. As the Payroll Specialist located in Surrey, BC you are responsible for the accuracy of payroll and for minimizing operational risks. This includes ongoing monitoring of payroll activities and adherence to controls, quality assurance and compliance verification including performing account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems

Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans

Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay

Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance

Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements

Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions

Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts

Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements

Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies

Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

What you will need to succeed

Minimum of 2 years accounts payable experience

Completion of payroll certificate is preferred

Experience with Payworks and or Comvida and Dayforce is an asset

Experience working in a multiple entity environment is an asset

Superior interpersonal skills to interact with internal employees and external vendors

Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy

Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft Suite

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