Payroll Administrator at Fort Garry Industries

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our CORPORATE OFFICE has an exciting opportunity for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR to join our team!

What You Will Do

The Payroll Administrator performs a variety of payroll-related functions, including preparing and distributing biweekly payroll, preparing T4s and ROE’s and year-end reports, as well as assisting with administering the FGI short-term disability program and reconciling monthly billing.

• Prepare and distribute biweekly payroll for all employees
• Maintain and update employee information, such as employee files, records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements in Canadian currency
• Collaborate with our accounting team to prepare journal entries and balance payroll accounts
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including salaries, deductions, benefits, and time tracking
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure compliance with Canadian/Provincial regulations
• Prepare and update various payroll-related spreadsheets (tracking education assistance programs, boot allowances, vacation time, etc.).
• Prepare monthly spreadsheets for the accounting department (accrual journals)
• Respond to employee and branch inquiries as required
• Assist with group insurance benefits and reconcile monthly billing
• Assist with the administration of FGI’s short-term disability program
• Calculation of car taxable benefits
• Distribute T4’s
• Other duties as assigned

What We Require

• 5+ years of experience with payroll on a computerized system preferred
• Experience with Payworks payroll program is preferred
• PCP Candidate preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills – dedicated to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to write and speak succinctly with customers and colleagues.
• Basic to proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (email, Word, Excel) and ability to learn in-house systems.
• Post-secondary education in payroll or accounting an asset
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, payroll procedures and employment standards is an asset.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!
• Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more
• RRSP Matching
• Health Spending Account
• Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Discount on gym membership
• Retirement Perks
• And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.