Job Overview

We are look for an experienced and highly organized Payroll Clerk/Accounting and Office Administrative Assistant to join our team at Ted Laurier Place/Sandfield Place.

This is a varied position requiring strong payroll, accounting and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, assisting with accounting functions and supporting the day-to-day administration of our office.

The successful candidate must be reliable, dependable, have a clean vulnerable sector check, be efficient in BOTH official languages, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

PAYROLL

-process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule

-review timesheets, hours worked, overtime, vacation, sick time and stat holidays

-ensure payroll is processed in accordance with company policies and applicable employment standards

-maintain accurate employee payroll records

-process payroll adjustments and investigate discrepancies

-respond to employee payroll questions

-prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end requirements, including T4s

-maintain confidentiality of all employee and payroll information

ACCOUNTING

-process accounts payable and accounts receivable

-prepare invoices and payments

Perform account and bank reconsiliations

-maintain accurate financial records

-assist with month-end and year-end accounting

-communicate with vendors and external accounting professionals as required

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

-provide administrative support to management and staff

-maintain organized employee, payroll, and accounting files

-prepare spreadsheets, reports, correspondence and other documents

-assist with purchasing office supplies and general office coordination





-perform other administrative duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

-2 + years of payroll experience

-previous accounting and bookkeeping experience

-previous office administration or office management experience

-strong knowledge of payroll procedures and employment standards

-excellent Microsoft Excell and Microsoft office skills

-experience with payroll and accounting software

-exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

-strong organizational skills and time-management skills

-ability to perform and meet multiple priorities and deadlines

-excellent communication and interpersonal skills

-ability to work independently and part of a team

-demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

-Experience in Long Term Care, Retirement, Health-care or a Unionized environment would be an asset.

-Must be proficient in both official languages.

Qualifications

- Proven experience with payroll processing using systems like ADP or Payworks.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with accounting software such as Sage.
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy; attention to detail is essential.
- Ability to perform account reconciliation and analyze financial data effectively.
- Basic understanding of human resources processes related to payroll, benefits administration, and recordkeeping.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in record keeping for vacation time, stat holidays, union dues, etc.

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- In office parking
- Vision care

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:
- office and administrative: 2 years (required)

Location:
- Cornwall, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Payroll Clerk/Administrative Assistant (Cornwall)
🏢 Ted Laurier Place
📍 Cornwall