Job Description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass, and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Senior Payroll Specialist reports to the Director of Payroll & Accounting and is expected to process payroll, assist with budgeting, and monthly and year-end statement preparation, annual payroll audit as well as benefit administration, annual T4 and other government reporting, and the ongoing set-up, maintenance and improvement of payroll and budgeting systems.

Responsibilities:

Ensures that the department maintains compliance, which is consistent with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles internal policies/procedures, collective bargaining unit agreements, Employment Standards
Ability to problem solve, conflict resolution skills.
Supervision of Bookkeepers in payroll processing and preparation of bi-weekly payroll and annual reporting.
Demonstrates good knowledge of Collective Agreements, Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act
Conducts regular audits of facility systems, both computerized and supporting manual sub-systems.
Participates in annual external audit of facilities.
Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators
Payroll and related accounting functions are completed accurately and on time including, but not limited to:
- Assisting with setup and maintenance of the facility payroll systems
- Assist with creating payroll journal entries files in GLI and post to NetSuite for all homes
- Assistance with maintenance of group benefits plans
- Preparation of payroll clearing GL account analysis monthly
- Review Payroll Payables for centralized payrolls & as needed for homes with vacant bookkeeper position
- Training & Support homes as needed
- Process WSIB reporting & premium payments
- Conduct Annual Payroll Audit
- Assist homes with mass retro payments & vacation roll-over audit and import
- Calculate payroll manual payments in ADP & process the payment in NetSuite
Annual WSIB & EHT Reconciliation
Preparation of T4 reconciliation for all homes, including following up on CRA NOA
Payroll processing
Assisting with ADP implementation for new homes
Preparation of specific Ministry of Health annual reports
Oversee year-end payroll process and tax forms
Assistance with preparation of budgets, annually and as needed
Assistance with preparation of monthly statements
Oversee year-end payroll process and tax forms

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

PCP designation is required.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
Minimum 10 years payroll setup with ADP or Ceridian and accounting experience in a unionized environment.
Experience with benefit administration
Experience with payroll accounting and P&L variance analysis
Proficient in MS Office Excel
Experience with training and supporting others, both bookkeepers/accountants and operation/nursing managers.
Experience with payroll reporting to 3rd parties such as CRA and the Ministry of Health
Experience with payroll related reconciliations & analysis and accounts payable
Ability to interpret Union contracts, Employment Standards Act, policies and procedures.
Sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to multi-task.
Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact efficiently and courteously with residents, public, employees, and volunteers.
Ability to demonstrate care in use of supplies and equipment, and the ability to maintain neat work area.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Must be levelheaded and calm in emergencies.
Second language an asset.
Background in long-term care is an asset.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
Two supervisory references are required.
Travel is required.

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages
Employee benefits
Employee perks
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Matching RRSP contribution
Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

Responsive Health Management Inc

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Senior Payroll Specialist (Accounting & Payroll)