Payroll and benefits administrators collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.
Payroll and benefits administrators perform some or all of the following duties: Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems; Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishees and insurance and pension plans; Prepare employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer; Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance; Prepare T4 statements and other statements; Provide information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions; Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts; Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements. Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Business Administration - Specialization in Accounting (B.B.A.) Bachelor; Co-op; HonoursBusiness Administration - Specialization in Accounting (B.B.A.) Bachelor; Honours
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Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Commerce Bachelor; Co-op; HonoursAccounting Bachelor; Honours
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Accounting - Business Diploma; University TransferAccounting - Business Administration Diploma; Co-op; Advanced
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Accounting Bachelor; HonoursAccounting Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Business - Accounting DiplomaBookkeeping and Accounting Practices Certificate
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