Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist Location Hybrid work in Dartmouth, NS :

Under the supervision of the Controller, the Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist plays a pivotal role in our organization, responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, payroll compliance, and employee recordkeeping, as well as accounts payable. This position demands meticulous attention to detail, a solid grasp of payroll regulations, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

As the Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for processing employee and vendor payments, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and legislative compliance.

This position will be based out of our Dartmouth head office and operate within our hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage end-to-end Canadian payroll operations for salaried and hourly employees across Canada
• Process payroll bi-weekly; verify time and expense information in preparation for payroll processing. Interact with managers and HR as needed to complete verification prior to payroll commit
• Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with respective provincial labour standards
• Keep up to date on tax and labour legislations in all provinces across Canada
• Prepare all required internal and external reports, as well as month-end reports
• Responsible for issuing all ROE's to Service Canada
• Year-end T4 validation and reporting
• Calculate retroactive pay, various bonuses, and other compensation elements as required
• Reconcile Paid Time Off
• WCB administration
• Optimize the efficiency of payroll processes
• Manage and process accounts payable transactions with accuracy and efficiency
• Process weekly cheques and EFT runs for vendor and client payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and perform vendor reconciliations as necessary
• Address and resolve any discrepancies in accounts payable
• Process employee expense claims using Certify

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience
• Knowledge of the complete payroll cycle and accounts payable processing
• Good knowledge of provincial and federal legislations, including Quebec
• Knowledge of UKG/Ultipro and SAP/Esker is a strong asset
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification is an asset
• Intermediate to advanced level in MS Excel
• Excellent time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines

Nature's Way Canada has been recognized as one of Nova Scotia's Top Employers for 2024, making it a great place to work.

What We Offer

It is Nature's Way Canada's philosophy to inspire and promote a physically and emotionally healthy workforce. To enhance the health of every employee and their families, we've created an environment to foster our philosophy. All eligible employees receive:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Company RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive Wellness initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle
• You Belong perk for those planting roots in Canada
• Employee Discount Program on all NWC products
• Formal Educational Assistance
• Employee Recognition Programs

Nature's Way Canada has been recognized as one of Nova Scotia's Top Employers for 2024, making it a great place to work.

To Apply

Please send a recent copy of your resume and cover letter referencing competition number NWC2405 to . This posting will close on Monday, 24 June 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Nature's Way Canada. We will contact those applicants chosen for an interview.

At Nature's Way Canada, we are committed to helping people live healthy lives. This commitment starts from within - with our vision to create a happy and healthy workforce that is diverse and where every employee feels inspired, included, with a sense of belonging and valued every day. The communities that we serve are vibrant, unique, and rich with diversity and we strive to reflect this within our team. Nature's Way Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will be carefully considered - regardless of race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartmouth, NS B3B 0A6

Application deadline: 2024-06-24