Senior Accounting Lead

GEO Morphix is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Accounting Lead to manage payroll processing, support Human Resources, and Accounting operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll for employees, supporting benefits administration, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the company's financial operations.

This position requires strong analytical skills, a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units.

Pay : $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week

Department :
Administration and Business Support

Travel for Work :
Occasional travel for client and vendor meetings

Work Arrangement : 5 days per week in office

Existing Vacancy :
Yes

Job Duties
Payroll Administration

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for salaried and hourly employees

Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, benefits, RRSP contributions, and vacation accruals

Review and validate timesheets, expense reimbursements, overtime, and payroll adjustments

Ensure compliance with applicable provincial employment standards and payroll legislation

Review payroll remittances and other statutory obligations with payroll service provider

Administer Records of Employment (ROEs), verify T4 calculations, and support year-end payroll reconciliations with payroll service provider

Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, deductions, and compensation matters

Coordinate payroll-related information with Human Resources and Senior Management

Maintain confidentiality of employee documents and financial information

Accounting

Process accounts payable transactions and coordinate payments with internal teams

Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements

Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end HST reporting

Assist with cash flow, monitoring, budgeting, and financial analysis activities

Develop and maintain working relationships with corporate partners such as senior banking, insurance, and ADP representatives, and external accountants

Support preparation of financial statements and working papers for year-end analysis for external accountants and Senior Management

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

Commit to the integrity and security of the accounting system

Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounting processes and efficiencies

Benefits and Administration

Support administration of employee benefit programs and group insurance plans

Assist with onboarding and offboarding payroll-related activities

Support Administrative, Human Resources, and Health & Safety reporting requirements as needed

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll, finance, accounting, or similar field

Experience working in a professional services, engineering, environmental consulting, or project-based organization is considered an asset

Obtained or working towards an accounting or payroll designations, or similar

Proficiency in Quick Books and ADP

Familiarity with time and billing software is an asset (e.g., Big Time)

Strong proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Time management skills, with attention to detail

Self-motivated and results driven, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment

Strong and proactive communication skills when dealing with employees…