About the role
Junior Payroll Clerk
GolfNorth Properties Corporate Office
**Location:**Conestogo, Ontario, Canada
**Department:**Payroll
**Reports To:**Assistant Controller
**Classification:**Full-Time
Salary:$40,000/year
**Reason for Vacancy:**New Position
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Payroll Clerk to join our head office team in Conestogo. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in payroll and accounting. The successful candidate will support the payroll function across multiple properties, helping to ensure GolfNorth employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with applicable legislation.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Assist with preparation of bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations and provinces.
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Verify time entries, wage calculations, and employee data for accuracy
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Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems
-
Support administration of employee deductions, benefits, and government remittances
-
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
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Assist with year-end processes, including T4 preparation and reconciliation
-
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations
-
Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related matters
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field
- Basic understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Enrollment in or completion of the National Payroll Institute (NPI) Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification considered an asset
- Experience with payroll software systems considered an asset
- Familiarity with multi-location or hospitality industry payroll
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and certification support
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to payroll operations across a diverse portfolio of properties
to Apply: Please submit your resume & cover letter to Leslie Charman, Assistant Controller.
About GolfNorth Properties
Founded in 1994, GolfNorth Properties was created with a vision of providing golfers with the option of affordable golf at a variety of locations. Since its inception, GolfNorth has evolved to become the leading Canadian operator of successful semi-private and public golf courses. GolfNorth's philosophy is to provide the public with the greatest value in daily golf green fee play, golf memberships, tournaments, banquets, weddings and corporate functions, while at the same time providing a positive experience for its various stakeholders, including associates, employees, partners and charitable organizations.
GolfNorth believes in supporting the communities in which we carry on business. Over the past year, GolfNorth has helped community organizations and local charities raise over $1.0 million dollars. GolfNorth is also a major sponsor of Canadian junior golf through its commitment to the Golf in Schools program and GolfNorth's junior golf camps and clinics. GolfNorth welcomes you to take advantage of any one or more of our numerous offerings, including memberships and player's club programs, green fee offerings, weddings, corporate functions, tournaments and junior golf programs.
Rediscover golf, discover GolfNorth!
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About the role
Junior Payroll Clerk
GolfNorth Properties Corporate Office
**Location:**Conestogo, Ontario, Canada
**Department:**Payroll
**Reports To:**Assistant Controller
**Classification:**Full-Time
Salary:$40,000/year
**Reason for Vacancy:**New Position
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Payroll Clerk to join our head office team in Conestogo. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in payroll and accounting. The successful candidate will support the payroll function across multiple properties, helping to ensure GolfNorth employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with applicable legislation.
Primary Responsibilities:
-
Assist with preparation of bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations and provinces.
-
Verify time entries, wage calculations, and employee data for accuracy
-
Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems
-
Support administration of employee deductions, benefits, and government remittances
-
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
-
Assist with year-end processes, including T4 preparation and reconciliation
-
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations
-
Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related matters
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field
- Basic understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Enrollment in or completion of the National Payroll Institute (NPI) Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification considered an asset
- Experience with payroll software systems considered an asset
- Familiarity with multi-location or hospitality industry payroll
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and certification support
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to payroll operations across a diverse portfolio of properties
to Apply: Please submit your resume & cover letter to Leslie Charman, Assistant Controller.
About GolfNorth Properties
Founded in 1994, GolfNorth Properties was created with a vision of providing golfers with the option of affordable golf at a variety of locations. Since its inception, GolfNorth has evolved to become the leading Canadian operator of successful semi-private and public golf courses. GolfNorth's philosophy is to provide the public with the greatest value in daily golf green fee play, golf memberships, tournaments, banquets, weddings and corporate functions, while at the same time providing a positive experience for its various stakeholders, including associates, employees, partners and charitable organizations.
GolfNorth believes in supporting the communities in which we carry on business. Over the past year, GolfNorth has helped community organizations and local charities raise over $1.0 million dollars. GolfNorth is also a major sponsor of Canadian junior golf through its commitment to the Golf in Schools program and GolfNorth's junior golf camps and clinics. GolfNorth welcomes you to take advantage of any one or more of our numerous offerings, including memberships and player's club programs, green fee offerings, weddings, corporate functions, tournaments and junior golf programs.
Rediscover golf, discover GolfNorth!