Payroll/Business Analyst

Détails du poste

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Effectively coordinates and carries out administrative and accounting functions for Canada.
Effectively maintains various tracking and accounting systems utilized by the Company.
Administers and oversees payroll functions.

JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare reports.
Records financial information to assure accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting principles.
Reviews and maintains the accounting system and all interfaces with the general ledger system.
Develops reports for management.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and processing of payroll and related processes.
Reconciliation with general ledger, including the processing of monthly and annual governmental reports, returns and statutory filings related to payroll taxes and withholdings.
Supports HR and Finance in ensuring monthly requirements for employee and employer pension contributions are submitted accurately and on time.
Coordinates and tracks employee time off balances through ADP.
Process monthly journal entries, including the following: standard, recurring journal entries, allocations and specific entries as part of unique transactions.
Reviews tax assessments, invoices, and other reports to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulatory taxing authorities for sales, use, property, federal and provincial taxes, as applicable, and other governmental reporting requirements.
Regularly reviews key general ledger accounts including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assist in the audit process, primarily involving additional supporting documentation.

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines.
Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively work without major conflicts.
Analytical skills are required to support business systems, including budgets, planning, and continuous improvement projects.
Strong computer skills (Excel skills required).
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple demands, priorities and directions.
Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without supervision. Being a self-starter is essential.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements:

College or University education in the field of Accounting or Finance
3-5 years of payroll processing knowledge and experience
5+ years of relevant accounting experience
Enterprise software experience is required. Familiarity with ADP, IFS, and QlikView a plus

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics: