Payroll Accounting Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Review and process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries.

• Conduct timecard reviews, payroll accounting, and reconciliations.

• Complete quarterly and annual compliance filings as required.

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

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

• Investigate and resolve issues; initiate corrective actions and adjustments.

• Oversee the maintenance of the Dayforce payroll system.

• Prepare timely and precise general ledger transactions.

• Aid in the annual 401(k) audit process.

• Accurately implement annual benefits updates in a timely manner.

• Organize and maintain sub-ledger transaction files effectively.

• Ensure a swift and precise close process for areas of responsibility.

• Manage the Payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries.

• Oversee Canadian payroll requirements, including filing Records of Employment and completing annual vacation rollover and entitlement adjustments.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and GAAP standards.

• Design and implement policies, procedures, and process improvements.

• Provide ad hoc support to the Accounting team during non-payroll weeks.

⛳️ 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.

• Understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and quality control principles.

• Required experience with Canadian payroll and vacation entitlements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and build relationships with employees and other departments.

• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple competing priorities while meeting established deadlines.

• A mindset focused on process improvement.

• Demonstrates adaptability, personal accountability, a strong sense of ownership, and a drive to succeed.

• Responsive and proactive, with strong customer service skills.

• Maintains a positive attitude with a desire to learn, understand responsibilities, and enhance processes.

• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is preferred.

• French language skills are a plus.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa, including CPT/OPT.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-paid Life Insurance.

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.

• Flexible spending account.

• Health savings account.

• Non-accrued PTO.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability.

• Company-paid holidays.

• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match.

• Mental Wellness Benefits.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Employee Discount Marketplace.

• Employee Recognition Platform.

• Annual bonus eligibility.