Payroll Specialist

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for accounting and payroll? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? If you want to join a community of professionals working to make a difference in the lives of so many young people, then we may just have the opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Supervisor of Payroll Services, The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for efficient and effective functioning of Payroll Services with prompt handling of all assignments and inquiries, while ensuring the confidential nature of this role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
• Enrollment in an exceptional pension plan
• Condensed summer working hours
• Inclusive, high-performing culture
• Ongoing learning and career growth

• Prepare, input, and verify employee payroll and pension submissions
• Prepare payment requests with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Performs various accounting functions
• Liaison with pension plans, Revenue Canada, Service Canada, Family Support Office, Union representative, various school board departments and employees.
• Prepares summary reports required to verify and audit the payroll records as required for internal and external auditors.
• Assist in the operations of the Department under of the direction of the Supervisor of Payroll Services

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Certificate from the Canadian Payroll association, Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and/or 2 years College Diploma in Accounting/Finance (preference for both)
• Experience in payroll processing (K212 HRP is an asset) and pension reporting (OMERS, TPP)
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work in a busy environment under many strict deadlines.
• Ability to check and/or verify the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under minimum supervision.
• Experience in database administration, Microsoft, Excel, and Word

This is a full time, permanent position.

HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Catholic Education Centre, Welland, ON

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.