The Opportunity

The Payroll Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the payroll team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll across multiple unionized and non-unionized locations. This position is also a key liaison, ensures collaboration and alignment among stakeholders involved in payroll operations.

What You Will Do

• Process, reconcile, and prepare journal entries for salaried, hourly, and unionized payrolls.

• Verify the accuracy of all payroll deductions, including taxes, garnishments, and benefit contributions.

• Develop and prepare management reports highlighting key payroll performance indicators, including timing and accuracy metrics.

• Lead or support year-end T4 processing, review, and reconciliation activities.

• Assist with the reconciliation of pension, RRSP, and group benefits plans as required.

• Produce payroll reports to support internal stakeholders and external reporting requirements (e.g., audits, compliance reviews).

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field.

• CPA designation considered an asset.

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or CPM (Canadian Payroll Manager) certification – or equivalent payroll experience – considered an asset.

• 5+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll experience, including multi-site or Canadian multi-jurisdictional processing and payroll reconciliation.

• Broad payroll experience within a large, complex, multi-union environment preferred.

• Experience using Workday, UKG, or other computerized payroll, HCM, or scheduling systems.

• Strong knowledge of employment standards legislation in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables).

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying solutions and driving issues to effective resolution.

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.

• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.

• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.

• Community Feel: Build strong connections with colleagues.

• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!