Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity to propel your career in payroll within a supportive and motivated human resources team?

We're seeking a passionate and ambitious individual to join our established and thriving client as a Payroll Coordinator. Working within the Halifax, NS office, you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills within a professional environment that fosters mentorship and growth.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Entry of new hire information and payroll data
• Track and update employment statuses, banking information, benefits, and time sheet data within the HRIS and payroll systems
• Support the Payroll Manager in the entry and processing of a variety of payroll runs
• Reconcile and verify account balances
• Journal entries
• Calculate and tracking vacation time, leaves, deductions, etc.
• Issue ROEs and support with T4 documents
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, and working with team members to resolve them
• Onboard employees in benefit and pension plans, providing general information as needed
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payroll and/or HR
• Other payroll and human resources duties, as assigned

Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, or other relevant field
• PCP designation, or a willingness to obtain
• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ of related work experience is preferred
• General knowledge of HR, payroll, and/or basic accounting practices
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Motivated work ethic with the desire to learn and grow
• Calm, professional demeanor with the ability to actively listen to others in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Natalie Clothier, Senior Recruitment Consultant at natalie@accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.