Payroll Assistant

$45.98/hour - Temporary

Vancouver, BC

ABOUT US:

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

THE ROLE:

STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client, known as Canada's gateway to over 170 trading economies around the world handling over 30% of Canada's trade in goods outside of North America. This is a great opportunity to work with a renowned company, a TOP EMPLOYER, and expand your current experience. The role also includes outstanding benefits and perks! We are looking for aPayroll Assistantwho is adaptable and focused for theirVancouverlocation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform and support full cycle payroll processing functions in an accurate and timely manner.

Deal with inquiries and resolves issues by contacting appropriate internal and external customers, etc.

Ensure adherence to current legislation, internal payroll policies and collective agreement provisions, and accounting principles and practices while maintaining complete and accurate payroll records.

Verify and review timesheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and relevant labor laws.

Calculate wages, bonuses, overtime, and other payroll components including any retroactive or other payments.

Troubleshoot any payroll processing issues (e.g., creating new codes, wage and benefit tables updates).

Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, changes in salary, and deductions.

Prepare, generate and distribute pay stubs, earnings summaries, and tax forms to employees.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll-related matters, such as deductions, reimbursements, and tax withholding.

Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate employee data, including personal information, bank details, and tax status.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

Support processing benefit payments and remittances

Perform reconciliation of accounts and remittances, create and enter journal vouchers, prepare month-end and year-end reports, and conduct all period-end responsibilities, as assigned.

Assist in preparing payroll reports, including year-end reports, payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax filings.

Prepare materials and assist with the interim and annual audit.

Prepare annual, ad hoc tax or government required forms or slips including but not limited to: T4, T4A ,T4a-NR, ROE for employees.

Support and complete monthly accruals and reconciliation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association or one (1) year of part time studies in Accounting or Finance from a recognized technical institution or college.

Two (2) years of related experience in a computerized payroll system, preferably in a unionized environment.

Previous experience in processing in-house payroll and a solid understanding of payroll regulations and procedures.

Previous experience providing training and orienting new users is desirable.

Must have excellent computer skills in spreadsheet applications (Excel) and word processing applications (Word).

The successful candidate will also need to be a customer-service focused individual, with excellent communication, analytics and numerical skill, and attention to detail.