Job Description
Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist – Contract
ABOUT US:
We are a climate controlled Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer in the St. Thomas, ON region and are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and qualified Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to fulfil the roles and responsibilities pertaining to the delivery of Payroll and its related functions, the payment of all Accounts Payable related functions pertaining to direct and indirect materials procured, and to perform administration and clerical functions. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable about all Payroll related disciplines and functions, accounting related disciplines, and who can work independently to execute daily position requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a payroll-related role, have a strong understanding of accounting concepts, and have experience applying these skills within a manufacturing environment.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The primary role of the Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist is to provide functional and specialized support for the delivery of all facets of the Payroll and Accounts Payable processes. Key responsibilities include ensuring that the Company’s bi-weekly and monthly payrolls are accurately compiled (and inputted) for timely payment of wages and salaries to all Team Members. Further, responsibilities include processing and timely payment of all Accounts Payables. Secondary duties include providing functional and administrative support through the completion of various Accounting related tasks and functions.
WHAT WE OFFER:
1. Comprehensive extended group benefits plan (Medical / Dental / Paramedical / STD / Life Insurance)
2. Overtime is paid at 1.5x your regular wage after 40 hours each week
3. Matching group RRSP plan with up to 4% company match of regular gross earnings
4. Annually evaluated company bonus
5. Training and development opportunities
6. Climate controlled working environment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (PAYROLL):
1. Prepares and delivers all hourly and salary payroll (bi-weekly)
2. Performs routine and non-routine functions, including processing of new hires / terminations, deductions / withholdings, preparation and deliverance of ROE’s / T4’s
3. Processes and monitors garnishees in compliance with all applicable legislation
4. Manages all payroll related remittances and ensures timely payment (Income Tax, WSIB, EHT, CPP, EI, etc.)
5. Assists with all payroll changes including employee personal information, classifications, pay rates, deductions, required withholdings, net earnings, etc.
6. Reviews all earnings and makes necessary adjustments to ensure all required changes are complete
7. Provides timely assistance to all Team Member inquiries relating to payroll
8. Resolves all inaccuracies quickly and effectively, including processing manual cheques to resolve all issues and errors identified
9. Assists with monthly reconciliations of accounts pertaining to payroll function
10. Other related duties as required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE):
1. Assists with matching invoices to corresponding purchase orders and packing slips
2. Assists with monthly reconciliations of accounts pertaining to the accounts payable function
3. Responsible for overseeing the payments of all outstanding Accounts Payables
4. Processes accounts and incoming payments in compliance with TSI-CN policies and procedures
5. Verifies all discrepancies and resolves inaccuracies with the Vendor(s)
6. Maintains and provides accurate records and reports
7. Assists with processing vendor invoices by coding and inputting them into Accounting system for payment
8. Assists with monthly inventory related activities (i.e. audits, compiling of information, inputting, reconciliations, etc.)
9. Assists with month end and year end related activities as assigned by Accounting Manager
10. Assists with filing of accounting related documents
11. Provides functional support to Accounting Manager by assisting on special projects as required
12. Assist with bank reconciliation
13. Assists in entering direct materials (steel, component parts) received into Production Control system
14. Assists with processing of invoicing related to all direct materials received (steel, component parts)
15. Assists with data inputting relating to weekly S/T shipments and subsequent receiving’s into Production Control system
16. Assists with matching S/T packing slips to shipment slips and processes invoices for payment
17. Assists with preparation of weekly cash flow information
18. Assists with the Maintenance of fixed asset schedule / depreciation schedule
19. Assist with various special projects pertaining to process improvements, cost reduction strategies, etc.
20. Assist with development of budgets
21. Assists with preparing and facilitating year-end review with accounting firm
22. Assists with preparation of month end financial reports for the Management Team
23. Assists with GST reporting
24. Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a payroll related role required
2. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation considered an asset
3. Post-secondary education in business administration (college or university) is preferred
4. Experience and understanding of Accounting related disciplines
5. Experience interacting with vendors and payment of A/P
6. Understanding of all applicable legislation related to payroll and its functions is essential
7. Knowledge of payroll systems, Accounting related terminology and procedures
8. Excellent verbal and communication skills required
9. Must be a team player / self-starter with excellent language and communication skills, who pays attention to accuracy and detail
10. Must possess excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills to effectively provide departmental support in an effective and efficient manner.
11. Experience working with confidential and controlled documents
12. Commitment, adaptability and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
Qualified applicants interested in joining the TAKUMI STAMPING CANADA INC. Team, are invited to submit their resume and cover letter.
Please state your SALARY expectations
Please put in subject line of email: “PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST”
TAKUMI STAMPING CANADA INC. appreciates all responses but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
E-mail: hrdept@tsi-cn.ca
Please put in subject line of email: “Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist – Contract”

