Payroll Specialist Jobs

Let us welcome you home.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” This vision for our residents is also very true for our dedicated team members. When you work with Optima Living you will feel welcomed, supported, motivated.

As the Payroll Specialist located in Surrey, BC you are responsible for the accuracy of payroll and for minimizing operational risks. This includes ongoing monitoring of payroll activities and adherence to controls, quality assurance and compliance verification including performing account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
• Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
• Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
• Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Experience working in a multiple entity environment is an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Payworks and or Comvida is an asset
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft Suite
• Completion of payroll certificate is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years accounts payable experience
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Clear Police Information Check
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Superior interpersonal skills to interact with internal employees and external vendors
• COVID-19 vaccination. This requirement will be waived if you did not receive the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• RRSP match
• Extended health care

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