Ayanleh Kahin Ali
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Knowledgeable Payroll Specialist and well-versed in using ADP, Ceridian, Criterion, Oracle and Microsoft GP. Excellent provisions in maintaining timekeeping systems and performing weekly, monthly, and yearly audits. Highly dependable in regards of ensuring statements are accurate and accounts reconciled for fully compliant tracking, reporting and auditing of financial records. Experience in preparing accurate employee earnings summaries, ensuring correct wage and hours compliance, updating payroll information, correcting payroll discrepancies and supporting payroll operations. In-depth knowledge of applicable provincials and federal regulatory requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Ottawa Community Housing
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted management in developing and tracking payroll budgets.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies and Union Collection Aggreement
Payroll Specialist
J.L Richards & Associates
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Processed bi-weekly payroll and submitted CRA remittances
- Maintained accurate information in the payroll system
- Organized payroll tax records and issued T4 files
- Successfully managed payroll and personnel files
- Worked with Executives to resolve questions about payroll, pay-rates, and deductions
- Completed Monthly Journal Entries in our Accounting software Deltek Vision
- Administered our company Group Benefits and RRSP/DPSP Plan
- Lead our weekly Payroll meetings to ensure all Payroll/HR related changes were up to date
- Successfully completed a company merger and transition into our Payroll.
Payroll Specialist
Inflector Environmental Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed efficient payroll processing for 300-350 employees on weekly payroll schedule
- Supported benefits administration by completing, verifying and processing required forms
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies with thorough reviews of time sheets and work charts
- Processed all Union dues and admin fees for Liuna 527, Liuna 506 and Liuna 183 as per Collection agreement
- Maintained updated employee payroll records, including new hires, transfers and record of employments
- Educated employees and managers on payroll matters and tax issues
- Submitted weekly Source Deductions to the Federal government for payroll related remittances
- Completed mass data transfer for all payroll related information from Sage 50 to Criterion
- Allocated all journal entries to the correct GL accounts for all payroll related entries
- Maintained the vacation tracking and accruals for all employees
- Processed Quebec and Atlantic Canada payroll.
Payroll Officer
Experis-Veritaaq
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Accurately processed the bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll using Ceridian and ADP
- Performed payroll auditing and reconciliation to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Processed payroll for employees in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia
- Set up court-ordered wage garnishments, including child support orders and tax levies
- Uploaded payroll data into the payroll system, including commissions and bonuses
- Collected records for over 400 hourly and 120 salary employees
- Responded to requests for information as the company expert on payroll operations
- Helped integrate Payroll software change from Ceridian to ADP
- Maintained all Vacation tracking and accruals
- Updated and administered benefits for Great West Life for all employees in the company
- First point of contact for all benefit related questions
- Posted all monthly payroll related journal entries using Sage 300.
Payroll Administrator
CDS Canada
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Processed biweekly payroll for all our Canadian employees including Quebec
- Integrated payroll software change from ADP to Oracle
- Updated and maintained direct deposit details upon the request of employees
- Monitored pay adjustments for employees on leave of absence
- Successfully resolved payroll issues with suppliers, clients, and employees
- Received, filed and processed paperwork and documents for on-boarding employees
- Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information
- Increased employee satisfaction by accurately handling payroll help desk and answering questions regarding correct and accurate payroll time entry.
Education
BBA - Business and Accounting
Carleton University
06.2015
Skills
- ACCPAC accounting skills
- Benefits administration
- Internal and external auditing
- Knowledge of multiple Payroll softwares
- Payroll reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Payroll integration and migration
Personal Information
Title: PAYROLL SPECIALIST, PCPC CANDIDATE
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Ottawa Community Housing
05.2024 - Current
Payroll Specialist
J.L Richards & Associates
06.2020 - 04.2024
Payroll Specialist
Inflector Environmental Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
Payroll Officer
Experis-Veritaaq
03.2019 - 09.2019
Payroll Administrator
CDS Canada
11.2017 - 03.2019
BBA - Business and Accounting
Carleton University
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