Payroll and Accounting Generalist POST NUMBER: 429453
- Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees in the U.S. and Canada
- Administer payroll and time and attendance functions, and periodic reconciliation and reporting
- Maintain accurate and current employee data in the ADP system
- Processing of union dues and preparation and submission of required reporting
- Comply with relevant reporting requirements (GST/HST, WSIB, T4s, etc.)
- Maintenance of Company benefit plan and fees
- Back-up support to accounts payable and accounts receivable records and posting transactions
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software
- Process and reconcile credit card transactions and petty cash
- Organize and analyze account data and general financial reports
- Coordinate and support HR Department when required
- Assist in audit and year-end preparation for corporate tax return
- General office administration tasks, including filing, data entry, and document management
- Handle incoming calls and correspondence
- Assist management with ad hoc audit and accounting requests, reports, and process and special projects as assigned
About You
- Minimum of 10 years’ of progressive experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping and/or Office Administration
- Minimum 3 years’ of experience running Payroll
- Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now; Microsoft Great Plains (GP) experience is considered an asset.
- U.S. and Canadian payroll experience is an asset.
- Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Exchange, Excel, Word)
- Construction Industry experience is preferred.
- Excellent understanding of general accounting principles and procedure
- Familiar with inter-company, inter-jurisdictional and multi-currency transactions.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Advanced/Proficient English language skills (CEFR C1/C2 – CLB 9/10) – both written and oral
- Legally authorized to work in Canada for any employer
- Independent and reliable means of transportation to work location.
Salary Range
$65,000 - $80,000/year
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.