payroll officer – Halifax, NS – Job posting

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

or equivalent experience

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Canadian Payroll Association’s�PA) payroll compliance practitioner�CP)

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Prepare monthly statements

Maintain payroll

Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans

Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems

Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance

Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements

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