Job Information
Kiewit Accounting & Payroll Specialist in Montreal, Canada
Requisition ID: 172300
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Operational Finance
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit/Ganotec is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the team in Laval.
District Overview
As an industrial contractor, Ganotec is a full-service company serving the industrial sector in Canada. Ganotec has the capacity to offer all major disciplines including civil works, structural steel construction, mechanical equipment installation, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls work. We execute our projects under various business models including construction management, turn-key, target cost, time and material and/or traditional. We have always been keen on creating partnership with owners, equipment suppliers and engineers from the early stages of project development to enable a more effective strategy. Ganotec is continually on the cutting edge of the industry, constantly seeking opportunities for improvement without losing sight of what has made the company so successful.
Location
This position is based in Laval, QC.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and is able troubleshoot payment or vendor issues
Performs weekly payroll verification
Understands the payroll and HR process workflows
Masters the systems used to properly hire, transfer, terminate, and pay all employees
Performs basic clerical functions such as filing, copying, and data entry
Manage assigned workflows to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices
Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy
Perform three-way-match reconciliation of purchase order to goods receipt to invoice#LI-GH
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years in an accounting focused administrative or clerk role with a focus on payroll/accounting/AP
Experience working in SAP is an asset
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new processes and procedures in order to ensure efficiency and excellence in A/P Processing
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy with minimal supervision in a high-volume environment
Ability to understand both functional and end-to-end processes and controls
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to use logic and reasoning to analyze and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Working knowledge of computers and experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Experience in a professional work environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills; clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding; generates interest and holds attention, listens and is open to the ideas of others
Highly motivated and self-directed; initiative and a sense of urgency to get things done
Attention to detail with ability to recognize discrepancies; ability to spot and anticipate problems and seek solutions
Excellent analytical, math and organization skills
Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work
Excellent customer service and collaboration skills; ability to connect and build relationships with others inside and outside the organization
Must be flexible to take on new duties as they arise.
Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Ganotec