Payroll Technician M/F

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General information

Affiliated entity

Founded over 50 years ago, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. is a respected civil contractor specializing in road, bridge, and maintenance construction. Operating across four key business units—Bridges, Highways, Municipal, and Highway Maintenance—Carmacks delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions, from new construction projects to ongoing maintenance services. Committed to inclusivity and diversity, Carmacks proudly fosters an equal opportunity workplace. Join us in building a better future together. Discover more about us at www.carmacks.com.  

Reference number

CORP-09032024-100788  

Contact e-mail (internal mobility)

careers@carmacks.com

Job details

Job category

FINANCE / ACCOUNTING / MANAGEMENT / TAX - Other

Job title

Payroll Technician M/F

Contract type

Permanent - full time

Description of the assignment

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains confidentiality of all employee records and payroll information
  • Works with supervisory staff to ensure that the payroll needs of each employee are met on time and with accuracy
  • Audit payroll records, research and resolve imbalances, and run adjustments as needed
  • Ensure compliance to all employment legislation and regulatory guidelines such as: CPP, EI, Income Tax, pension & benefit contributions, etc. and coordinate remittances
  • Ensures that payroll is in compliance with accounting policies and procedures and proper approvals are received
  • Establish appropriate controls to ensure compliance with payroll processes, company policy, and legislative requirements including developing payroll guidelines and processes, ensuring accurate and efficient administration of programs
  • Receives payroll sign on packages and sets up new employees or reinstates re-hired employees ensuring all data is accurate and all required documentation is correct and accurate; contacts appropriate supervisors for any missing information
  • Ensure that all payroll information, files, and records are maintained in accordance with corporate policies and local statutes
  • Processes employee terminations and lay-offs in a timely manner, prepare and file Record of Employment (ROE)
  • Ability to guide and coach employees on company benefits
  • Responsible for WCB account balancing, reporting and annual return
  • Manage the year-end reconciliation processes including: Government reporting, preparation of annual returns, and production and distribution of tax forms;
  • Responds to government agencies relating to employees.
    May be asked to assist the accounting team in various tasks as time permits


What do we value?

  • CPM designation with the Canadian Payroll Association
  • A minimum of 5 years payroll experience; accounting background an asset
  • Must have multi-jurisdictional payroll experience
  • Extensive working knowledge of provincial employment standards
  • Ability to work autonomously and consistently meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Highly proficient with MS Office products including Advanced Excel and Word
  • Demonstrated thorough written communication with the ability to verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others
  • Expertise in SAP a definite asset


What's in it for you?

  • Competitive Wages
  • Extended Health Care
  • Vision and Dental Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • RRSP Matching
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profile

Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Technician for our Corporate Business Unit.

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Payable & Financial Controller and working out of our Nisku office, the Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that corporate finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

Why us?

Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together.

Please visit us on the web at www.carmacks.com to learn more about Carmacks.

Applicant criteria

Minimum education required

Other

Minimum experience required

More than 5 years

Job location

Job location

North America, Canada, Alberta

Address

701 25 ave, nisku