Payroll Specialist - Finance Department

At Standard Machine we design and manufacture high-quality parts for critical industries including pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, chemical processing plants, steel mills, marine applications, transportation, military, and aerospace.
This position is an 8-month term to fill a parental leave.
Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Analyst enables the company to achieve its financial and business objectives through the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and maintenance of general ledger accounts.

Processing general financial accounting and administrative activities
Maintain control of accounts payables, accounts receivables, and purchases
Complete the process for payment accounts to ensure the company meets its financial obligations
Comply with company payment policy and secure discounts where applicable
Promote and build strong working relationships with all internal and external customers and vendors
Accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits
Administer group benefits and pension/RSP plans along with vacation time management.
Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
Reconcile payroll accounts as per direction of the Controller
Keep abreast of developments relating to payroll and benefits regulation and administration
General accounting duties, assigned by the Controller
High school diploma

• 4+ years industry/accounting experience
• Accounting/bookkeeping/business diploma will be considered an asset

Demonstrated technical proficiency in payroll, AR/AP, and account reconciliations
Knowledge and understanding of local and federal payroll legislation
Abreast on up-to-date accounting and financial best practices
Accurate data entry, review and check own work
Strong organizational and project planning ability
Software: MS Office suite, ADP, Kronos, Concur, and Epicor

We offer a competitive salary to secure the brightest talent for our organization.
Learn more through hands-on experience, core training and a selection of more than 4,400 online courses.

There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure. Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.