Payroll Specialist
Purpose of the job
You will work to ensure our payroll expenses and taxes are paid correctly and on time. Our ideal candidate is analytical and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and a deep knowledge of payroll regulations. We also value integrity, team spirit and strong organizational skills. Your goal will be to ensure our payroll procedures are compliant, efficient, and current.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Manage and process employee hours and earnings using Oracle; troubleshoot timecard
issues and ensure accurate data flow into payroll.
- Maintain employee payroll records in ADP, including hires, terminations, wage rate
changes, status updates, voluntary deductions, and wage garnishments.
- Ensure the accurate calculation of statutory deductions, taxable benefits, vacation pay,
and other earnings in accordance with applicable laws.
- Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy prior to transmission; validate payroll reports
and confirm payment details.
- Prepare and submit government remittances and reports to external bodies such as
Workers’ Compensation and BC Employer Health Tax (EHT).
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, and external
stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) and calculate final pay for
terminations.
- Process year-end tax reporting, including preparation and reconciliation of T4s,
summaries, and other year-end filings.
- Maintain compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations and internal policies.
- Generate ad hoc payroll reports and support Finance/Accounting with payroll-related data
and reconciliations as needed.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in payroll processes, documentation, and internal
controls.
Education and/or Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related-field required.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification preferred.
- 2+ years work experience in payroll.
- 2+ years work experience in full cycle accounting
- Experience user of ADP.
- Should be an intermediate Excel user.
- Experience working with Oracle considered an asset.
Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate
- Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
- Strong work ethic and team player
- High degree of professionalism and customer service
- Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands
- Office working environment
- Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending
production needs
- Walking/bending/sitting
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Compensation Range: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the provinces of British Columbia. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in the provinces of British Columbia. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well-being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.