Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist looking for a dynamic opportunity in a growing industry? Our client in Paradise, NL is seeking a skilled professional to manage payroll operations for a large and expanding workforce.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Process payroll for multiple entities, including internal teams and external vendors
• Process weekly payroll for 200-700 employees during peak seasons
• Handle T4s, HST remittances, and banking updates for employees
• Manage deductions for accommodations, boarding, and related expenses
• Calculate salaries, hourly wages, and pensions
• Assist with new hire onboarding, ensuring compliance with payroll documentation
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, and benefits administration

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Post-secondary education in related field. A payroll designation is preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of diverse payroll experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage 50, and MS Office
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills to liaise with employees and external vendors
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling payroll data

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at lori@accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.