At a Glance
- Tasks: Process payroll, manage employee files, and assist with benefits coordination.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Vaco/Highspring, focused on payroll excellence.
- Benefits: Earn $40-$45/hour plus bonuses, medical, dental, and retirement plans.
- Other info: Work remotely from the Greater Toronto Area with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in payroll while growing your career in finance and HR.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of payroll experience and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 45 $ per hour.
- About the Opportunity
- Process complex monthly payrolls using established software (ADP Workforce Now)
- Coordinate, review and distribute year-end tax forms following approval
- Create and maintain employee payroll files.
- Assist with government grant applications, etc.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll summary reports for Finance and Human Resources.
- Provide coordination and process the employee group insurance and RRSP, including ensuring new employees are properly registered in the plans.
- Reconcile benefit and pension plan contributions and charges on a monthly basis.
- Understand and update taxable benefit schedules, etc.
- Maintain vacation and leave tracking and accruals.
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees regarding payroll, benefit and RRSP related questions.
- Support the Human Resources and Finance functions in payroll and benefits related matters as required;
- General Accounting Functions
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and highlight significant items
- Prepare and post select G/L entries and assist in the monthly reconciliation of all key G/L and bank accounts.
- Assist in the completion of the year-end audit as it relates to payroll.
- Responsible for completion of periodic special projects as assigned.
About You
- 5+ years of Payroll experience, strong payroll knowledge. (Understanding of benefits)
- Payroll accounting experience is preferred (reconciliations)
- ADP WFN experience
- MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookups)
- Pay Range
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring's client.
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Payroll Specialist in Toronto employer: Vaco
Join a dynamic and innovative team as the Director of Finance in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where you will not only lead a high-performance group but also play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies that impact the broader community. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritizes employee growth through mentorship and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while making meaningful contributions to the finance sector. With a focus on excellence and integrity, we offer a unique environment that values your expertise and encourages you to drive strategic initiatives that resonate with stakeholders and investors alike.
