Payroll Administrator/Accounting Clerk - contract position

Randstad Victoria is looking for Payroll Administrator/Accounting Clerk for our client in Langford. This position will primarily be responsible for performing a range of payroll, accounting, and administrative support functions while one of their team members is on maternity leave for the next year. Work with a great team in an evolving role that will utilize your skills and experience as a Payroll Administrator/Accounting Clerk. If you are detail oriented, have good communication and time management skills, and are able to actively problem solve, then we would like you to apply for the Payroll Administrator/Accounting Clerk position today! *********Please note this position is a contract position for 3-4 months and could go longer. ******** Advantages • Ability to develop skills and experience in Payroll Administration and Accounting • Contract position • Working with a skilled team • $29-29 per hour • Langford Responsibilities • Prepare, verify, and process all employee payroll related payments, including weekly regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses • Handle administration of online timesheets, review and monitor for errors • Understand and interpret union collective agreements and respective wage agreements to ensure full payroll compliance • Annually update wages, and deductions as per union wage agreement • Retain and Destroy Payroll, Resumes, Interview Notes, Personal Identification, and Confidential Employee Information in accordance with PIPA and Provincial & Federal legislation • Complete monthly union remittance and market recovery reports • Track, file, and update all employee info • Prepare and submit records of employment in accordance with Service Canada requirements • Prepare and validate payroll-related government remittances (EHT, WCB, PD7A) • Prepare and validate year end T4’s • Regularly post accounts payable • Post monthly journal entries • Assist in month-end processes • Monthly project summary reporting • Handle office administrative tasks such as: mail distribution, office inventory, answer office phone, direct office visitors • Any additional duties as required Qualifications CORE COMPETENCIES • Detail & quality focused • Communication skills – verbal and written • Time Management • Problem Solving • Accountability & Dependable • Adaptability/Flexibility • Customer Focused • Planning and Organizing • Ethics and Professional Integrity PRIOR WORK & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, or equivalent experience • A minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, preferably in a unionized production/manufacturing environment • Experience using accounting software (specifically Sage 50) • Advanced competency with Excel • Working knowledge of Employment Standards Act • Strong knowledge of general accounting and payroll principles • Highly motivated and able to work independently • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities • Able to work well under pressure • Computer literate in MS Word, Google Sheets, and other common applications Summary If this sounds like you, then please apply here today and one of our Staffing Consultants will be in touch. Alternatively, please email your resume to raj.sra@randstad.ca or wesley.chung@randstad.ca. All applications are welcome, but only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.