Job Description

If you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Robert Half may have the Payroll Administrator position for you. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Payroll Administrator position is a long-term contract / temporary opportunity. You\'ll be a good fit for this Payroll Administrator opportunity at an innovative company, if you\'re able to perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. Don\'t wait - call us today to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career.

Responsibilities

- Handle specific weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for department heads

- Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data

- Perform review and verification of source documents

- Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities

- Organize and compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages in order to draft relevant reports

- Deliver assistance to payroll with internal and external audits

- Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

- Promote employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and keeping information confidential

- Miscellaneous duties as assigned

- Manage payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

- Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary

- Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines

- Handle reconciliation of employee deductions and other relevant liabilities

- Take charge of all questions and requests related to payroll
- Prior experience working with collections/accounting software

- Command of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

- Mastery of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

- Prior experience working with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

- General familiarity with Ceridian

- Well-founded grasp of Sage 50

- Experience with account reconciliation

- Strong familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP)

- Foundational knowledge in Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Benefits administration experience

- Canadian Payroll experience desired

- Proven knowledge of Ad Hoc Financial Analysis

- Experienced in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

- Certified Payroll Professional will be given preference

- Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

- 2+ years of strong payroll experience

- Mastery of internal controls

- Accurate, swift, data entry abilities

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Robert Half

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...

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