Accounting Payroll Support

6 week Contract | In Office/Hybrid | Edmonton, AB
$31-33/hour

About the Role

Our client is seeking temporary accounting support to cover an upcoming leave. The role will focus on Payroll and other tasks, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and organizational needs. Based on-site in a friendly, team-oriented environment with flexible hours.

Details

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Term: 6 week contract with possibility for extension/permanent
Schedule: 5 Days a week - 8:00am-4:30pm - Flexible start times
Compensation: $31-$33/Hour
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Process Payroll

  • Process weekly payroll for approximately 60 employees (primarily hourly, some salaried, and subcontractors).

  • Enter manual timecards submitted by supervisors.

  • Work within JD Edwards payroll software (legacy version).

• Handle Payroll Reconciliation

  • Manage payroll accruals and coordinate with corporate for processing.

  • Handle unionized employees (Quality Control Council - QCC) and coordinate deductions with corporate.

  • Perform basic reporting and payroll reconciliation tasks.

• Work with formal Documentation

  • Support Service Canada documentation (ROEs) as needed.

  • Assist with new hire payroll setup and onboarding coordination with HR.

The Ideal Candidate

• 1–3 years of hands-on payroll experience.

• Familiarity with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems preferred.

• Knowledge of unionized payroll and manual entry processes an asset.

• High accuracy and confidentiality.

• Positive and approachable personality; team player with a helpful attitude.

• Comfortable working independently once trained.

• Open to learning and adaptable to changing priorities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Jobs.WestEdmontonAB@ExpressPros.com.

Important Note

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.