Jr. Accountant​/Payroll Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, and G/L activity monitoring
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
• Assist in the review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for monthly and annual closing requirements
• Coordinate and provide necessary documentation to external auditors for the annual review
• Prepare reports for management on customers, sales, and purchases
• Review the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Report on group health, RRSP, WSIB, and HST; act as back up administrator benefits and RRSP programs
• Manage full bi-weekly payroll process cycle, utilizing Pay Works to ensure timely and accurate payroll process
• Collect, verify, and input all payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, changes in compensation, benefits deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile monthly billing related to employee benefit programs, and update employee's files as required.
• Implement salary increases and Profit Sharing as directed.
• Generate various payroll reports for management and finance teams.
• Monitor bank account balances for cash flow management and optimization of savings
• Assist in the implementation of any accounting system upgrades
• Prepare bookkeeping for related holding companies
• Issuance of customer credit notes
• Maintaining vendor relations including the prompt payment of all invoices as per the specific credit terms with each vendor
• Establish relationships with customers and manage timely collection of payments
• Other tasks/projects as required

• Minimum post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related fields
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in accounting capacity and payroll processing
• Experience using Quick Books Online or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an asset
• Knowledge of Pay Works is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, database management and record keeping

• Detail oriented and organized
• An effective communicator (written and oral) with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Flexible, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, and solid decision-making skills
• A self-motivator with the ability to work independently
• Able to plan, prioritize, analyze, and execute on multiple tasks and requests
• Required to conduct business with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Able to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor