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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 and stakeholders
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Valid G Class driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle

At GEO Morphix, we are a team of professional geoscientists and environmental experts focused on geomorphology, earth surface processes, and watershed science. Our team specializes in river and shoreline restoration, erosion hazard delineation and mitigation, environmental monitoring and hydro metrics, and projects that require an in-depth understanding of erosion, sedimentation and sediment transport.

Our team of industry leaders provide observation-rich answers based on a balanced application of quality science and years of experience to achieve practical, implementable, and acceptable solutions for all…