HRFS Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Deliver payroll accounting, funding, and financial analysis assistance to Strada clients throughout Canada and the United States.

• Conduct payroll-to-General Ledger reconciliations for payroll populations in both Canada and the U.S.

• Prepare reconciliations for banking and funding using payroll, banking, and third-party payment information.

• Evaluate payroll variances, accounting discrepancies, and compliance matters; perform root cause analysis and suggest solutions.

• Prepare or assist with journal vouchers, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments.

• Assess financial, operational, and compliance risks and offer actionable recommendations.

• Provide functional assistance for payroll accounting and funding matters, including investigating system defects and coordinating their resolution.

• Assist with implementations, go-lives, year-end activities, and the delivery of payroll accounting and GL files and documents.

• Address inquiries from clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding payroll accounting, funding, treasury, and financial processes.

• Support both internal and external audits, ensuring appropriate controls are established and adhered to.

• Maintain Defined Work Instructions, process documentation, procedures, and controls.

• Collaborate with payroll processing teams, Operations, Product, and other internal departments to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.

• Identify opportunities for automation, process enhancement, and improved controls.

• Engage in knowledge sharing, training, and coaching initiatives.

• Safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive payroll and financial information.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in accounting is essential, with direct experience in payroll accounting for both Canadian and U.S. payrolls.

• Proven knowledge of payroll accounting processes and financial obligations in Canada and the United States.

• Experience in payroll financial reporting, payroll funding, or payroll reconciliation is preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience utilizing Workday or a comparable payroll, ERP, or accounting system.

• Strong comprehension of General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and payroll accounting procedures.

• Advanced Excel capabilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office and related financial systems.

• Ability to analyze financial concerns, identify root causes, evaluate risks, and make informed recommendations.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and uphold SLA and client commitments within a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while adhering to established processes, procedures, and controls.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a global context.

• Current and future work authorization in Canada without requiring visa sponsorship from Strada.

• Successful completion of relevant background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health coverage

• Wellbeing programs

• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)

• Retirement plans

• Learning opportunities

• Continuing education and training

• Competitive total rewards package