Payroll Accounting Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Review and process bi-weekly payroll for subsidiaries in the U.S. and Canada.

• Conduct timecard reviews, payroll accounting, and reconciliations.

• Complete compliance filings on a quarterly and annual basis.

• Manage accounts payable tasks related to payroll compliance and benefits.

• Assist with year-end reporting, including W-2s, T4s, RL-1s, and vendor 1099s.

• Investigate and resolve issues, initiating corrective actions and adjustments as needed.

• Oversee the maintenance of the Dayforce payroll system.

• Accurately and timely prepare general ledger transactions.

• Support the annual audit of the 401(k) plan.

• Ensure that annual benefits updates are implemented accurately and on time.

• Organize and maintain transaction files for sub-ledgers.

• Ensure a timely and precise closing process for designated responsibilities.

• Manage the Payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and GAAP standards.

• Develop and implement new policies, procedures, and process enhancements.

• Handle Canadian payroll obligations, including the filing of Records of Employment (ROEs).

• Execute the annual vacation rollover and entitlement true-up according to provincial regulations.

• Provide ad hoc support to the Accounting team during periods without payroll processing.

• Report to the Senior Operational Accounting Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or over 5 years of payroll accounting experience.

• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in payroll, benefits, compliance, accounting, and auditing.

• Required experience in processing payroll for both U.S. and Canadian entities.

• Familiarity with GAAP, internal controls, and quality control principles.

• Experience with Canadian payroll and vacation entitlements is essential.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish connections and build relationships with employees and various departments.

• Capability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks while meeting deadlines.

• A mindset focused on process improvement.

• Demonstrated adaptability, personal accountability, a high level of ownership, and a strong drive for success.

• Responsive and proactive with excellent customer service skills.

• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to understanding responsibilities and enhancing processes.

• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is preferred.

• French language skills are a plus.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada.

• Currently, we cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa/work permit.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Accrued vacation time.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Retirement Plan (RSP) with employer matching contributions.

• Mental wellness benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee recognition platform.

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.