Accounting Specialist; Pension

What You’ll Do Here

• Prepare, validate, and remit pension and benefits payments to applicable vendors, carriers, trustees, and regulatory entities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile and balance pension and benefits remittances to payroll, vendor invoices, source data, and General Ledger accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required.
• Liaise with government agencies, pension administrators, benefits providers, and other third parties as required to resolve remittance, reconciliation, and accounting matters.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of all pension and benefits General Ledger accounts.
• Prepare accounting journal entries when required, along with the appropriate analysis and supporting documentation.
• Research and respond to third‑party audit inquiries and internal operational inquiries on a timely basis.
• Assist with year‑end processing, validation and balancing of T4s, T4
  
  As, Releve 1s, W2s and year‑end filings to applicable government bodies.
• Recognize opportunities and have the knowledge to make recommendations for change.
• Maintain key internal control documentation, including evidence of review, reconciliation, remittance approval, and issue resolution.
• Document pension and benefits accounting and remittance processes.
• Facilitate sessions with stakeholders to identify and deliver process improvements while maintaining appropriate accounting controls.
• Provide second‑level support on escalation of vendor‑related service issues.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of improved processes and procedures.
• Work with internal and external auditors, providing documentation as required.
• Work on projects and process improvements as required.

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience and accounting.
• Post‑secondary education in an accounting or business‑related field.
• Enrollment in or completion of a CPA payroll designation course preferred.
• Above‑average working knowledge of an integrated management information system such as SAP.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Ability to multi‑task and work under tight timelines.
• Technical systems skills related to payroll/HR, with third‑party payroll providers and HR/Payroll systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, probe, analyze, and solve complex problems.

This role follows a hybrid work model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.

Reason for vacancy:
New.

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $70,000 - $75,000 per year. Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills, and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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