Accounting Specialist; Part-Time

Celebrating 54 years of growth, Sym-Tech is a leading finance and insurance provider to the retail automotive industry. At Sym-Tech we are looking for Associates who share our passion for innovation, creativity and results! We are passionate about delivering excellent client service, an outstanding Associate experience with opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Sym-Tech is growing quickly and that means endless ways to make a real difference!

We are currently recruiting for a Commission & Payroll Specialist (Part-Time) to join our headquarters located in Thornhill, ON.

A career with us offers:

• A fun, fast paced culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• On-going industry training programs and professional development opportunities
• A workplace that supports workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
• A strong promoter of women in the automotive industry
• The chance to work with some of the best in the business!

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this position provides support to our internal Associates and the Finance and People & Culture departments.

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including wages, commissions, benefits, and statutory deductions
• Perform regular account reconciliations related to payroll, commissions, benefits, and accrual accounts (bi-weekly, monthly, and year-end)
• Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and investigate and resolve variances
• Process and calculate monthly commissions for Sales Associates and third-party Agents, including reconciliation to supporting schedules
• Perform bi-weekly, monthly, and annual payroll reconciliations, including year-end payroll activities
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile statutory remittances and related accounts (EHT, WSIB, etc.)
• Compute wages and deductions, review for accuracy, and ensure proper accounting treatment in financial records
• Maintain detailed reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audits and internal review
• Identify discrepancies, recommend process improvements, and communicate findings clearly and professionally
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll accounting, general ledger accounting, or a similar finance role
• Strong experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting
• Solid understanding of full-cycle payroll and its impact on financial statements
• Strong knowledge of payroll and accounting systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Replacement

*** Compensation range will be based on knowledge and experience***