As a Payroll Specialist at FMI, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with multiple financial activities relating to company bi-weekly payroll functions. This includes timely and accurate reporting of payroll data; ensuring the accuracy of preliminary payroll reports, time sheets and spreadsheets; and assuring compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all company employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy
• Ensure that all salaries are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees
• Reconcile journal entries with automated payroll remittances
• Timely submission of period end numbers
• Prepares forms such as records of employment and income tax forms
• Accept and process pre-authorized staff expense forms, and distribute reimbursement checks as necessary
• Issue ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Handle inquiries arising from their respective payroll(s)
• Implement salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and so on in accordance with instructions given
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements
• If necessary, monitor holiday and attendance records for business units
• Collaborate with the HR department and other departments to ensure pay and personnel records are accurate and up to date.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of one or two-year college diploma or other related program of study
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent considered an asset
• Bilingualism considered an asset
• Ability to maintain and preserve strict confidentiality
• Strong knowledge and capabilities in Excel
• Detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
• Ability to provide professional customer service
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  
  

Are you interested?

• You'll surround yourself with a team whose members are committed to being the best at what they do.
• You'll have a flexible work environment.
• You can enroll in our comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contribution plan.
• You'll enjoy quarterly meals cooked by our Leadership Team, as well as monthly events for all staff!
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities within a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Opportunity to be involved in FMI events that give back to our community.