Payroll Specialist

$60-70k + bonus

Burnaby, BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client in the construction industry. They are a locally owned contracting company that prioritizes quality and safety. They have been operating since 1987 and are an industry-leading wall and ceiling contractor specializing in several different scopes of work. This is a great opportunity to work with a renowned company, a TOP EMPLOYER, and expand your current experience. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who is adaptable and focused for their Burnaby location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for full cycle payroll for 60-80 employees – 15 salary remainder are hourly
• Responsible for Subcontractor payroll – paid 2x per month same cycle as the employees – 40-50 invoices
• Raicor does full cycle payroll in our accounting system Spectrum for three companies
• Workers are hourly with different premiums and overtime calculations are often different per project
• Employees and Subcontractors are paid either hourly or piece work – this position utilizes Foreman project timesheets which captures hours or piece work to match to invoices to ensure accuracy of payments
• Responsible to tracks and pay foreman bonuses on 8-10 projects which is a combination of safety and financial targets on a timely basis
• Responsible to setup new employees and subcontractors in accounting system and ensure proper deductions and direct deposit information
• Responsible to generate upload payment file to the bank
• Responsible to calculate and pay source deductions remittances for three companies
• Responsible to calculate and pay Worksafe premiums for three companies
• Responsible to calculate and pay Union dues, including ensuing that employee deductions are accurate and establishing positive relationship with union
• Ensuring market recovery sheets are completed accurately and submitted to the union for payment on a timely basis
• Responsible to issue ROE’s, and properly calculate and track garnishees as needed
• Managing benefit plan for company
• Issuing AR invoices to customers once per month
• Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts related to position

REQUIREMENTS

· 2+ years of experience in a payroll position

· PCP certificate or working towards it

· Experience with union full cycle payroll preferred but not required

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Must be able to work independently

· Above average communication skills – both written and verbal

· Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task

· Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft excel is required

· Excellent attention to detail with keep analytical skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.