Accountant and Payroll Admin

Job Title: Accountant & Payroll Administrator
Location: Calgary
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant & Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting general accounting functions including payroll processing, benefits administration, and maintaining accurate employee records in our HR systems. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, payroll experience, discretion and a keen eye for accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and reconciliations.
• Prepare and enter journal entries in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Reconcile daily ticket sold.
• Maintain professional relationship with our clients and vendors.

Payroll Administration

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with employment standards and tax regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and benefits on our HRIS and Payroll processing platform.
• Process ROEs and T4s and other such requirements.
• Ensure timely remittance of payroll deductions, such as CPP, EI, and taxes.
• Address payroll inquiries from employees and resolve discrepancies.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and ensure compliance with government regulations.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Work with benefits providers to manage employee benefits plans.
• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and claims processing.
• Ensure benefits deductions are correctly reflected in payroll.

Employee System & Records Management

• Maintain and update employee records in the HR and payroll systems, ensuring accuracy in job titles, salaries, benefits, bank details, employee’s personal information and employment status.
• Track and enable process flows for employee changes, including hiring, promotions, terminations, and leaves of absence.
• Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements and company policies.
• Generate reports as needed to support management and finance teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in accounting, payroll administration, and employee record management.
• Certifications: PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification is an asset.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, payroll software, HRIS systems, and accounting software
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy in data entry.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and external partners.
• Confidentiality: Strong ethics and ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information.