Payroll & Accounting Technician
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About the role
Our client is looking for a strong Payroll & Accounting Technician responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and accounting responsibilities. This role works closely with both HR & Accounting to ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, benefit plan requirements as well as supporting the controller with financial and accounting tasks.
Key Responsibilities: Payroll Administration Process full-cycle payroll on a biweekly basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality. Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Review and validate payroll data including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, leaves, and terminations. Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP and related HR/payroll systems. Ensure accurate payroll deductions, taxable benefits, garnishments, and remittances. Reconcile payroll registers, year-end balances, and other payroll-related reports. Prepare and process year-end payroll activities, including T4s/Relevé 1s/T4A and other required tax documentation, as applicable. Liaise with Finance regarding payroll reconciliations, accruals, and reporting requirements. Year end remittances (Revenue Quebec, CNESST, WSIB...) Enrollments, changes, terminations, disability leaves of benefits. Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and investigate discrepancies.
Accounting Responsibilities Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure all accounting and financial reports are prepared accurately within established deadlines. Prepare reconciliations and analysis. Participate in month end/year end closing processes.
Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation, employment standards, and internal policies. Maintain current knowledge of payroll legislation, tax updates, and benefits regulations. Prepare payroll, benefits, and workforce reports for internal stakeholders as required. Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits. Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, and efficiency.
Qualifications Minimum 5 of experience in payroll and accounting administration, preferably in a mid-sized organization. University diploma in Accounting. Strong hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems. PCP certification (or working toward certification) is considered a strong asset. Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standards. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. Bilingualism
Benefits: Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care Wellness program Ability to commute/relocate: Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: payroll & accounting: minimum 5 years experience in similar role (required) ADP Workforce Now: 3 years (required)
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We empower organizations to achieve their full potential through innovative human resources solutions and effective organizational management strategies. Partnering up to build a thriving workplace culture that fosters growth, engagement, and success.
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Payroll & Accounting Technician
Avantages principaux
About the role
Our client is looking for a strong Payroll & Accounting Technician responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and accounting responsibilities. This role works closely with both HR & Accounting to ensures compliance with applicable payroll legislation, benefit plan requirements as well as supporting the controller with financial and accounting tasks.
Key Responsibilities: Payroll Administration Process full-cycle payroll on a biweekly basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality. Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Review and validate payroll data including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, leaves, and terminations. Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP and related HR/payroll systems. Ensure accurate payroll deductions, taxable benefits, garnishments, and remittances. Reconcile payroll registers, year-end balances, and other payroll-related reports. Prepare and process year-end payroll activities, including T4s/Relevé 1s/T4A and other required tax documentation, as applicable. Liaise with Finance regarding payroll reconciliations, accruals, and reporting requirements. Year end remittances (Revenue Quebec, CNESST, WSIB...) Enrollments, changes, terminations, disability leaves of benefits. Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and investigate discrepancies.
Accounting Responsibilities Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure all accounting and financial reports are prepared accurately within established deadlines. Prepare reconciliations and analysis. Participate in month end/year end closing processes.
Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial payroll legislation, employment standards, and internal policies. Maintain current knowledge of payroll legislation, tax updates, and benefits regulations. Prepare payroll, benefits, and workforce reports for internal stakeholders as required. Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits. Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, and efficiency.
Qualifications Minimum 5 of experience in payroll and accounting administration, preferably in a mid-sized organization. University diploma in Accounting. Strong hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems. PCP certification (or working toward certification) is considered a strong asset. Solid knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standards. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. Bilingualism
Benefits: Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care Wellness program Ability to commute/relocate: Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: payroll & accounting: minimum 5 years experience in similar role (required) ADP Workforce Now: 3 years (required)
About Allemity
We empower organizations to achieve their full potential through innovative human resources solutions and effective organizational management strategies. Partnering up to build a thriving workplace culture that fosters growth, engagement, and success.