Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We're looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: Thornbury, Ontario

ABOUT THE POSITION

The work is performed under the general supervision of the Site Controller in an office setting. There is daily contact with employees (salary and hourly), supervisors and managers. There is further contact with outside agencies and corporate administrators for benefit purposes. Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

Accurate and timely processing of hourly and salary payroll using ADP Workforce Now.

Monthly reconciliations of various PTO plans

Calculation of monthly sales commissions

Work with employees, supervisors and managers to answer questions or resolve discrepancies.

Benefits administration in respect to adding/removing employees, updating wages, calculating and remitting premiums for benefit plans.

Reporting direct and indirect labour hours.

Preparation and reconciliation of records of employments, annual T4, T4A s, and 1099's and annual Worker's Compensation and Health Tax reconciliations.

Preparation of monthly entries to general ledger for payroll and benefits.

Preparation of bank reconciliation (3 accounts) and maintenance of company petty cash fund.

Supporting the finance team as required.

Works within expected company standards regarding ethics, safety, quality / ISO and environmental matters.

Maintain confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Optimize the efficiency of the payroll process

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) Certification preferred.

3 - 5 Years of previous payroll experience

3 - 5 years of payroll accounting experience

Must have ADP Workforce Now experience

Manufacturing experience is considered an asset

Oracle experience considered an asset

Knowledgeable in Provincial Employment Standards Act's

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication skills and confidentiality

Microsoft Office Skills with intermediate skills in Excel

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers both internal and external

Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

Respect for all individuals

Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

Safety, quality and productivity as a means to ensure success

Travel Requirements:

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $46,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Thornbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

ADP Workforce Now: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

PCP Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person