Finance Specialist; TPT FTE

The Finance Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll across multiple affiliated organizations within The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.

• Process bi-weekly payroll and generate and distribute payroll outputs.
• Action HR-related payroll transactions.
• Ensure accurate application of collective agreements and organizational policies.
• Calculate and process payments.
• Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain payroll documentation and complete required external reporting (e.g., Service Canada forms).
• Maintain records for employee benefit payments, including prepayments and arrears, and prepare related reconciliations and agreements.
• Complete pension documentation and audit contributions for accuracy.
• Prepare benefit billings, remittances to insurers, and annual benefit estimates for employees on leave or retirees.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and analyze variances.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries, accruals, invoice reallocations, and adjustments.
• Process payroll remittances and invoices for payment.
• Maintain internal finance resources and ensure availability of required payroll forms and supplies

• OSSD(or equivalent) completed plus 2 year of community college diploma with an accounting major or equivalent education and experience.
• We require a minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, with a preference for 3 years.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification mandatory.
• Knowledge of government legislation pertaining to payroll
• Experience with year-end processes and pension reconciliations
• Experience with payroll/time management systems
• Good office administration and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other industry software packages
• Typing speed 35 net words per minute minimum
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual is an asset.