Job Description

The role\xe2\x80\xa6

JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc. is seeking Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our growing team! Reporting to our Director of Finance, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist has payroll and benefits account maintenance, vacation, hourly vacation accruals, reconciliations, Year End Processing, and reporting responsibilities. This is a permanent position with the opportunity to work from home 4 days a month.

Must have experience to perform the complete year end payroll process with Ceridian Dayforce exclusively. These include verifying and reconciling all payroll data, preparing and distributing T4 slips, filing annual returns with the CRA, reporting and remitting payroll taxes, preparing and filing T4A slips, reconciling payroll accounts, ensuring compliance with employment and payroll legislation, and setting up the payroll system for the new year.

& the Duties\xe2\x80\xa6

Payroll

• Responsible for the accurate and timely bi-weekly processing of payroll for hourly and salary employees for the province of Ontario.
• Highly experienced with Year End Processing, preparation of year end employee tax slips or forms, and submitting government filings to meet deadlines. Responsible for verifying and reconciling all payroll data, preparing and distributing T4 slips, filing annual returns with the CRA, reporting and remitting payroll taxes, preparing and filing T4A slips, reconciling payroll accounts, ensuring compliance with employment and payroll legislation, and setting up the payroll system for the new year.
• Experience with Expatriates, working in conjunction with Tax consultant for processing of Taxable benefits, housing allowance, tax withholdings, salary adjustments, etc.
• Responsible for the remittance of various deductions; reconcile payroll accounts with the General Ledger; ensure accurate expense and liability accounts are processed.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working with multiple schedules and shift rotations in a continuous operation environment.
• Validation of timecards for errors and accuracy prior to payroll processing, performed on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for annual EHT remittances and PEIR reports, CPP, EI and Tax Discrepancies reports.
• Processing garnishments and FRO payments.
• Understanding and processing of internal company programs, such as Perfect Attendance and Production Bonus.
• Responsible for the maintenance of payroll records for internal and external requirements.
• Responsible for payroll audits for internal and external auditors.
• Liaise closely with Finance department to ensure accurate costing of payroll; provide payroll information when required for the filing of corporate tax returns, accounting for deferred development projects and liaises with Finance on taxation issues.
• Responsible for identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting payroll functions.
• Process Terminations and generate Records of Employment (ROE); experience with ROE Web for amendments.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, and merit increases.
• Address or respond to inquiries from managers, employees and finance department regarding payroll and expenses.
• Administer bonus incentive process and approvals on a bi-weekly and annual basis.

Accounting

• Assist in the Month-End close process including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analyses to ensure timely and reliable Financial Reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and comprehensive management reporting including labour utilization and spend analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Plan and periodic forecasts.
• Adherence to continuously improve the automation of finance and reporting processes.
• Assist in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks.

Benefits

• Month end accruals and reconciliation of benefit accounts and payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Handles bi-weekly Group Pension/RRSP remittances, liaising with RSP provider.

Reporting

• Overall responsibility for timely remittance and reporting of statutory contributions in compliance with regulations and statutory requirements.
• Other duties requested by Management.

Your skills & experience\xe2\x80\xa6

You are a well-rounded individual with a positive attitude who is eager to work with a successful team and do great work! You are an experienced detail-oriented individual who is a proven team player. You pride yourself on accurate documentation and attention to detail.

& the skills, knowledge & abilities required\xe2\x80\xa6

• A minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.
• Holds a Certified Payroll Designation through the NPI (National Payroll Institute), PCP, or CPM
• 2-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working in a manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must have experience with Ceridian Day Force.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills to deal with strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to demanding situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills.
• Strong aptitude for computer systems and software.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a tightly knit team and individually.

We are\xe2\x80\xa6

A successful, forward thinking, lean manufacturer. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation of our product and process. We develop our people and seek to breakdown the traditional boundaries of a functional organization. We nurture ideas and growth and create positive experiences for our clients by taking on their challenges as our own.

On September 20th, 2019, JFE Shoji Trade Corporation acquired 100% of the shares of Cogent Power Inc, from Tata Steel Europe. Grouped together, the Cogent and JFE Shoji Steel America business make it possible for JFE Shoji to capture greater market share in the electrical steel market for both transformer and automotive products. The combination of Cogent and JFE Shoji has become one of the largest processors of electrical steel transformers in the world. JFE Shoji currently has many other production and processing facilities throughout Asia, as well as a facility in Tijuana, Mexico.

Globally, JFE Shoji enhanced the business\xe2\x80\x99 competitiveness by sharing and integrating technical skills with deep business experience, which can be strongly applied to the global and North American markets. With this investment, JFE Shoji has one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading processing and distribution functions for core design and manufacturing for transformers.

Based in Tokyo, JFE is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest steel producers with over 45,000 employees and operations globally.

If you would like to be considered, please apply in confidence. For more information about starting your career with JFE Shoji Power Canada, please visit https://www.jfeshojipower.com/

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