Payroll Administrator (Part-Time 15-18-month Fixed-Term Contract, Hybrid Remote)

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Payroll Administrator (Part Time, 15–18-month Fixed Term Contract, Hybrid Remote)

Reports to: Financial Controller

Location: Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON

Annual Salary: $31,000 - $ 34,000

COBS Bread is looking for an enthusiastic, organized and adaptable self-starter to fill the role of a Part-Time Payroll Administrator based on a 15–18-month contract in our Support Office in Vancouver or Toronto. This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll in Canada and the US, accounting for company's payroll and related items in the general ledger, assisting in month-end reporting, preparing financial reports, and supporting the preparation of statutory reporting requirements.

This is a part-time role working 3 – 4 days per week.

Key responsibilities include

• Processing payroll for 100 + Bakery and Corporate Employees and maintaining ADP and PayWorks payroll databases
• Recording regular payroll entries in the general ledger
• Reviewing of labour costs in profit and loss report for accuracy
• Monthly reconciliation of all payroll accounts including Workers Comp premiums and vacation liabilities
• Preparing salary and other payroll data for use in corporate budgeting and forecasting
• Annual reconciliation of payroll and preparation of T4 and W2 statements and other relevant items in regulation timeframes
• Timely calculation and remittance of monthly and quarterly Workers Compensation Premiums, EHT, and other compensation requirements
• Attending to other government inquiries or account matters
• Monthly and quarterly remittances for EI, CPP, Taxes, Workers Compensation Levies etc.

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

• Payroll Certification (e.g. Canadian Payroll Association certification series)
• Tertiary studies in general ledger accounting

• Knowledge of Canadian and US employment regulations and requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Word skills
• Skilled in management of large payroll system
• 2+ years payroll processing experience
• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in relation to accounting for payroll activities
• Experience in processing payroll for minimum 250 employees, in Canada and USA
• Experience with a large company payroll system, preferably ADP or PayWorks
• Experience in statutory reporting and remittances across multiple provinces and states

Benefits

What’s in it for You

Not only do we have fresh COBS Bread product delivered daily to our Support Office, we offer some pretty sweet perks too!

• Competitive salary and vacation plan
• Gradual transition to hybrid after full training
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• Paid sick, mental health and personal leave days
• Subsidized wellness program, and paid day for community service/volunteer time
• An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Complimentary self-serve kitchen of fresh produce, deli meats and of course, COBS Bread and treats!

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

About COBS Bread

With over 160 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and foodbanks. The company’s success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service. COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.