Payroll Accounting Analyst
Job Overview
- Company Name Precision Drilling
- Job Start Date Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:59:31 GMT
- Job Type Full Time - Permanent
- Job Source Careerjet
Job title: Payroll Accounting Analyst
Job description: Summary
The Payroll Accounting Technician will assist with carrying out accounting functions for Precision Drilling Corporation as well as collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, and the Finance Department regarding all payroll processes
Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end payroll reporting, journal entries, accruals, and G/L account reconciliations for Canada and US payrolls
- Preparation of payroll remittances to various third-party payees such as IRS, CRA, WCB/WSIB, wage garnishments, payroll taxes, etc.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end balancing for Canada and US
- Assist with issuance of year-end T4s, T4As, RL-1s, W-2s if required
- Assist with benefit deductions reconciliations
- Calculation and reconciliation of special payments
- Assist/validate manual statutory holiday pay calculations
- Internal and external audit assistance for US and Canada
- Validation of employee vacation accruals, tracking sick days, keeping records
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of payroll systems and keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll
- Assist Payroll Managers with project work and other duties as assigned
- Liaison with HR, Benefits, Tax, IT, Legal, and Finance Department.
Knowledge & Skills
Experience in payroll, accounting, and general ledger account reconciliations
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to learn with a self-starter attitude and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in team environment
Ability to maintain composure under pressure, prioritize and meet tight deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with personal information
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and deadline-oriented
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience in handling inquiries and providing excellent customer service
Experience working with SAP S/4Hana and Ceridian Dayforce system is preferred
Experience working with SuccessFactors is an asset
Previous payroll audit experience preferred
Education
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience with a focus on Accounting/Payroll considered an asset.
Experience
2+ years of professional payroll administration experience; comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing.
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