Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Role Summary The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for employee payroll and benefits administration on a biweekly basis and assisting with other general accounting duties.  This may include the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, cash control and inventory functions. This role is responsible for maintaining proper supporting documentation, investigating, and resolving discrepancies and processing transactions in the system. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will also assist and support the Finance team with administration, daily tasks and ad hoc projects.   Responsibilities Process bi-weekly payroll for employees using Ceridian Dayforce Process payroll data such as earnings, deductions, vacation time, and benefits Prepare journal entries and forms, such as records of employment, taxes and payroll remittances such as benefits, EHT and WSIB Stay current with payroll regulations, standards, and work methods Document and respond to information queries on a timely basis Benefits and Pension administration with Sunlife and Manulife, including enrollments, updates and terminations Backup for the Cash Control process and Gratuities reconciliations Process accounts payable transactions Responsible for matching of receipts with invoices, processing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements and communicating with suppliers to resolve outstanding issues Assist with the accounts receivable process by preparing invoices and deposits Responsible for account inquiries, as well as the collection process Provide support to other members of the Finance team, including inventory and purchasing Together with the accounting team, complete monthly account reconciliations and analysis as well as other general accounting transactions Maintain up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support financial records Accountable for general office administration Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program Adhere to all policies and programs as required Other duties as assigned   Requirements 3 to 5 years of previous payroll experience  Post-secondary degree, diploma or certification in Business Administration or Accounting Payroll certification preferred Related work experience in hospitality an asset Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with accounting software, Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to recognize, research and resolve discrepancies in financial data Must possess excellent customer service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills  Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion   Working Conditions Able to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and possibly weekends, require to work on Statutory holidays that payroll falls upon. Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance Stand, sit or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling