Accounting and Payroll Specialist (Job 280)
About The Position
The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) in Guelph processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education programs for Ontario’s universities. We provide a progressive and supportive working environment for our employees, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The OUAC values equity, diversity and inclusion and believes that every person has a right to equal treatment. We are strengthened by diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We have equitable and accessible employment practices, based on the principles specified in Ontario legislation (Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act [AODA]). Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request. The OUAC is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist for payroll processing and to contribute to other Finance Department operations, as required. The Accounting & Payroll Specialist will report to the Assistant Manager, Finance and will be responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing, government remittances, month-end reconciliations, account analysis and other duties, as assigned. If you would like to put your skills and experience to work and are eager to play a supporting role in helping people start a new chapter in their life, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Business accounting diploma or equivalent
- Current NPI PCP membership (proof of certification must be presented at the interview)
- Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience
- Sage 300, Canadian Payroll or UKG Canadian Payroll experience
- Must be bondable
- Strong work ethic, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software programs
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
- Disciplined, organized and reliable work habits
Nice To Haves
- Sage and UKG software experience considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll
- Complete government remittances and reporting
- Benefits administration and reporting
- Reconcile payroll and benefits’ general ledger (G/L) accounts
- Prepare T4s
- Perform year-end audit tasks
- Generate and balance university transfer payments
- Execute other accounting and finance processes, as required
Benefits
- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
