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Job summary

The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for all employees while maintaining data integrity. They also reconcile accounts, investigate payroll discrepancies, and provide support for technical and policy-related inquiries.

Job details

This position focuses on organizational excellence, by ensuring SIGA �s employees are paid accurately and promptly. RESPONSIBILITIES Processing pay information for transmission. Reconciling a wide range of accounts and data. Ensuring data integrity through cross-checking and auditing others work. Investigating and developing actions plans to resolve payroll discrepancies. Responding to inquiries on a wide variety of payroll-related issues. Handling technical, policy, and process issues in the absence of the Payroll Manager. Gathering and reviewing payroll data. Working as a team to handle periodic peaks in work. Completing other tasks as required, to ensure employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who have completed, or are currently enrolled in, the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Canada designation or the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification. A combination of relevant education, training and or experience may be considered. Previous experience working with employee Payroll, Benefits and/or Accounting software. Previous experience working with large, enterprise systems such as JD Edwards would be an asset. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Why SIGA? > SIGA is a First Nation employer of choice in the province, with a focus on > quality of life and an inclusive work environment that embodies a strong sense > of belonging for employees. As a non-profit, 100% of our net income goes back > to our communities. Since our inception more than 30 years ago, SIGA has > returned $1.9 billion back to our beneficiaries. > For the third consecutive year, SIGA is proud to be named a Saskatchewan Top > Employer by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan’s > Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead > their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Work Eligibility? > To be employed with SIGA, you must meet the following criteria: > > * At least 19 years of age > * Ability to obtain and maintain a Gaming Employee Certificate of > Registration from the Saskatchewan Liquor Gaming Authority / Indigenous > Gaming Regulators > * You must be legally entitled to work in Canada Additional Information > We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for > an interview will be contacted. > For more information regarding this competition, or if you require an > accommodation or support, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at > talentacquisition@siga.sk.ca > Applicants should note that SIGA does not currently participate in the > Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for this type of position and > will not support a SINP Job Approval. Apply today! > Once employed with SIGA there are many opportunities for learning, growth and > advancement throughout the company. We take great pride in being a preferred > employer and aspire to attract the very best and very brightest to become part > of our family. We look forward to reviewing your application.

What you’ll do

The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for all employees while maintaining data integrity. They also reconcile accounts, investigate payroll discrepancies, and provide support for technical and policy-related inquiries.

Requirements

Applicants should have or be pursuing professional certifications such as CPA, PCP, or CPM. Experience with payroll, benefits, or accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment • Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll processing
• Account reconciliation
• Data integrity
• Auditing
• Payroll discrepancies
• JD Edwards
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll compliance
• Accounting software
• Enterprise Application Software
• Data Integrity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Accounting Software
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Payroll Officer
• Payroll Specialist (General)
• Payroll Clerks
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks