Accounting/Payroll Supervisor

Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. The University of Manitoba is looking for a Payroll Accountant. This position will be responsible for reconciling all applied payroll runs, preparing annual salary schedule for payment, and collection of overpayments. The Payroll Accountant will also be responsible for the maintenance of payroll manual and storage area and the destruction of payroll records.
Completion or enrolment in the final year of a recognized certificate program relating to Payroll administration (i.e. Canadian Payroll Association) and/or a recognized professional accounting program (i.e CPA) is required.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent accreditation in a related field will also be considered.
Minimum three years directly related payroll experience on a major computerized payroll system as well as familiarity with a client server based system, is required.
Knowledge and experience with aspects of general payroll practices are required.
Must have a good understanding of payroll accounting and ability to prepare account reconciliations.
Knowledge and experience in a payroll system that accommodates many types of payments, rules, and exceptions, unique to a large complex environment, is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of government legislated deductions for Income Tax, Personal Tax credits, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Union Contracts, and University Benefit Plans is an asset.
VIP software knowledge is an asset.
Must be skilled in the use of a personal computer and desktop software Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Windows XP).
overpayments, taxation problems, general payroll errors, etc., Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service is required.
Must have knowledge of university policy and procedures.
Must have knowledge of operation of general office machines (i.e. copiers, fax machines, etc.).
Must have knowledge of Aurora Finance system.
In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:
Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
Competitive vacation time.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Job Type: Full-time
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