Payroll Administrator

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Do you have experience processing Canadian and US Payroll? Are you deadline-driven and able to work well under pressure?   

We are looking for a detail-oriented and upbeat Payroll Administrator for our Head Office located in Calgary. This role is a for a one-year contract term. As a Payroll Administrator you will be responsible for processing pay for approximately 1100 salaried and 50 hourly employees across Canada and the United States. Reporting to the Team Lead, Payroll & Incentives, and being an integral team member of the Accounting and Finance department. You will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company’s Canadian and U.S. payroll and benefits, provide timely and efficient payroll reporting and maintain the highest levels of trust and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

A Day in the Life:

• Process semi-monthly payroll and special off-cycle pay runs for salaried and hourly employees using Ceridian
• Create and process periodic payroll entries in D365
• Update and maintain employee payroll records
• Review, manage, and process calculations for garnishments, support orders, and tax levies
• Calculate and review monthly Ontario and Quarterly BC Employer Health Tax reports and payments
• Assist with the monthly closing process by reviewing and reconciling payroll-related General Ledger accounts
• Collect data and provide calculations for annual RSP employer contributions
• Provide census data for Worker Compensation reporting across multiple provinces
• Stay informed on topics of changes to payroll legislation and tax and deduction requirements that apply to the payroll process
• Work with HR to coordinate employee benefits
• Provide ad-hoc reporting for Managers, HR, and Finance and Accounting
• Assist with annual audit documentation for external auditors
• Assist with processing and distribution of annual tax forms, including T4, T4A, and T2200

What You Bring:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), CPP or equivalent payroll designation or willingness to achieve within one year
• 3+ years of full cycle Canadian and/or US payroll experience from new year setup through to year end reporting
• Experience with employee benefits and retirement contribution plans
• Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals, legislation, and best practices
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, and specifically intermediate to advanced proficiency with Excel
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills
• Experience and confidence in dealing with third party vendors and government agencies
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organization and time-management skills

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

• Experience with MS Dynamics Navision 
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce

Why Work at Long View:

• Great people and culture 
• Comprehensive benefits package from day one
• Recognition programs
• Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.