Due to growth, our highly reputable client in the consumer services industry is adding a Tax Analyst to their accounting team!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Canadian and US corporate/partnership returns and related forms (i.e. T1134 & T106)

• Compile compliance filings including but not limited to T5s and US Form 1099

• Prepare annual income tax provision and tax disclosure under ASPE and US GAAP

• Provide assistance in the calculation of corporate tax instalments

• Prepare Canadian and US sales tax returns

• Assist with updating and maintaining working papers and calculations of ACB, capital gains, safe income and surplus

• Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing documentation

• Assist with responding to tax inquiries including tax audits of various jurisdictions

• Assist with research projects on tax or accounting related topics

• Prepare account reconciliations and analyses including resolution of reconciling items

• Support ad hoc finance, accounting and tax projects as needed

Qualifications:

• CPA designation or in the later stages of the CPA PEP

. Enrolment in the CPA In-depth Tax Course is an asset

• 3+ years of relevant tax experience

• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

• Organized, detail oriented and an adaptable team player with strong problem solving skills

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Experience with NetSuite and/or TaxPrep is an asset

Our engineering client is looking to add a Junior Accountant to round out the accounting team!

Duties:

• Bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions
• Perform detailed credit card reconciliations
• Process and pay vendor invoices for both project and non-project expenses
• Assist with project administration in creating project numbers and profiles as needed
• Provide backup support for office administration duties on Fridays

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in accounting or business administration
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in an accounting software or ERP system
• Conversant in Microsoft Office applications (Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Outlook in particular)
• Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment

Our client, a major player in the health care industry, is looking for a detail oriented Payroll Accountant to provide expertise on all matters relating to payroll accounting!

Duties:

• Reconcile key payroll accounts throughout the year, including investigating and correcting balances. Look for opportunities to reduce or eliminate future errors from occurring
• Understand various union agreements (collective bargaining agreements or CBAs) and work with the third-party payroll and HCM system service provider to enable the CBAs using HCM and Payroll system. Review changes in collective agreements and prepare related calculations for payroll team to process
• Research and investigate payroll discrepancies. Collaborate with third-party payroll service provider, HR, and accounting departments to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of payroll postings to general ledger. Assist with reconciliation of pension, RRSP, and group benefit plans
• Prepare working papers and related supporting documentation for audits. Liaison with internal and external auditors during payroll audits. Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard payroll data and mitigate risks
• Supports review of year end T4, payroll-related tax reports, government filings and other reporting as necessary
• Prepare payroll reports
• Stay up to date with relevant payroll laws, tax regulations, and labour legislation to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and requirements
• Maintain and organize payroll records, reports, and documentation in a secure and confidential manner. Implement proper record retention practices in line with legal requirements as per the federal and provincial regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from a post-secondary institution in accounting or equivalent
• CPA designation would be an asset
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or Payroll Leader Professional (PLP) certification or equivalent experience will be considered an asset
• 5+ years of hands-on full cycle multi-site or Canadian multi-jurisdictional payroll processing and reconciliation experience
• Broad payroll experience for a large, multi-union complex organization preferred
• Experience with Workday, Kronos or other computerized payroll, HCM or scheduling systems
• Strong understanding of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario Employment Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel including pivot tables
• Strong focus on attention to detail and desire for accuracy
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with focus on finding solutions and working through to appropriate resolution

Our highly regarded client in the mining industry is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team!

Duties:

• Generate corporate consolidation adjustments for non-operating companies and select operating companies. Perform bank reconciliations and month-end journal entries
• Perform account analyses and intercompany reconciliations
• Assist with consolidations, including data entry of subsidiary trial balances and preparation of subsidiary accounts
• Assist with preparing financial statements audit working papers
• Assist with preparing cash flow statements
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide supporting documentation for financial and SOX 404 audits and help coordinate audit logistics while maintaining the existing positive working relationships with our auditors
• Assist with ad-hoc projects

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in the CPA PEP program with a view of obtaining the CPA designation in the next two years
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and excellent analytical and reconciliation abilities
• Public practice experience - Big 4 or regional/national accounting firms
• Exposure to complex consolidations for a global multi-jurisdictional, multi-currency organization
• Knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Ability to communicate effectively, a self-starter with a strong work ethic and can-do attitude
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage and prioritize competing demands
• Experience working effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience with ERP systems

Our highly valued client in the manufacturing industry is looking to add a strong Senior Accountant to its growing team!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process and complete monthly financial statements as per predetermined timeline
• Adhere to and recommend improvements in accounting policies and procedures
• Facilitate the year-end process
• Management of fixed assets, leases, and intercompany balances including reconciliations
• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing G/L account reconciliations
• Oversee treasury transactions including bank and internal reporting requirements
• Assist in the development, implementation, and management of financial strategies
• Support corporate finance for local jurisdictional requirements
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Responsible for the general ledger maintenance including setting up new accounts
• Support corporate initiatives as required

Qualifications:

• CPA designation or close to completion
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a must
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger and month-end/year-end processes
• Advanced proficiency in ERP accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong leadership, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management, work well under pressure, and able to meet multiple deadlines

Our esteemed client in the construction industry is looking for a Payroll Accountant to join their stellar team!

Responsibilities:
➢ Perform financial analyses including P&L reconciliations such as variance analyses of payroll and benefit expenditures
➢ Analyze income statements and balance sheet accounts to ensure all journal entries have been accounted for and all charges have been put into the proper accounts
➢ Review/validate bi-weekly payroll entries produced by Avanti (HRIMS) system with payroll reports and post final entries; review and import journal entries as required
➢ Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including budgets
➢ Prepare returns and payments for the Payroll and Benefits team, including performing calculations, completing forms, and remitting payments
➢ Compile year-end audit lead sheets, financial reports including balance sheets, supporting schedules, and working papers for review by managers and external auditors
➢ Liaise with internal and external auditors on payroll-related accounts
➢ Assist with year-end processes in coordination with the Payroll & Benefits team
➢ Adhere to all policies and follow established procedures
➢ Participate in required meetings providing input and recommendations
➢ Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and bring forward ideas/suggestions to both the Finance and Payroll and Benefits team
➢ Maintain records of payroll and benefits financial transactions per organizational policy, auditing, and government requirements
➢ Build and create reports by extracting and compiling information from Avanti (HRIMS) and Navision (financial system)
➢ Prepare periodic reports as required for internal and external stakeholders
➢ Other ad-hoc duties as required

Qualifications:
➢ CPA designation required; PCP/PLP designation will be an asset
➢ 3+ years’ experience in payroll and accounting with exposure to hourly and salary payroll
➢ Sound reconciliation, audit, research, and analytical skills
➢ Prior experience using various HRIMS systems and strong Excel proficiency (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
➢ Keen attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
➢ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen and communicate effectively
➢ Accountable, adaptable, dependable, creative and innovative
➢ Ability to work independently with little guidance while contributing to a high-performing team
➢ Strong organizational skills including effective prioritization and follow-up skills
➢ Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information

Our highly valued client in the health care industry is looking for a Financial Analyst!

Responsibilities:
➢ Prepares month-end financial statements and other management reports
➢ Manages the month-end process, variance analysis and account reconciliations
➢ Performs tasks to ensure the financial functions are reconciled monthly including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc.
➢ Prepares monthly journal entries with supporting documents, such as prepaid allocation, capex depreciation and month end accruals etc.
➢ Establishes and maintain strong working relationships with operation staff, sites Office Manager and Executive Directors, and Workday Finance Team
➢ Supports special projects and various accounting and ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications:
➢ Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field
➢ Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in full cycle accounting and financial analysis
➢ Experience with Workday would be an asset
➢ Foundational knowledge and experience using accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE) would be an asset
➢ Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and produce timely yet accurate results
➢ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
➢ Team player with the preference to work within a respectful, collaborative work environment
➢ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
➢ Must be able to provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or be willing to obtain one

Our highly respected client in the health care industry is looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Operations to join their expanding team!

Responsibilities:
➢ Evaluate, maintain, and develop effective financial business processes and implement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of the service delivery
➢ Oversee the recording and maintaining financial transactions, including all revenue, operating payroll, and capital expenses
➢ Develop and document financial management policies and procedures including creating training manuals
➢ Address inquiries and escalations related to financial operations
➢ Reconcile and manage intercompany transactions
➢ Oversee the month-end closing duties
➢ Support audits, statutory examinations, and Financial Reporting requirements
➢ Coach and manage direct reports
➢ Support special projects for financial operations
➢ Coordinates monthly and quarterly reporting with the finance team for bank borrowings, bank covenant compliance, and interest expense/income
➢ Manage financial operation staff, including training; planning and delegation; and managing performance

Qualifications:
➢ Education: bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related
➢ Professional designation: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is desirable. Other designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation will be considered
➢ Experience: 7+ years of managing teams in a large, complex organization
➢ Experience with large ERP systems is considered an asset
➢ Proficiency in Excel is required
➢ Strong problem-identification and resolution skills
➢ Strong technical research, solid analytical ability, and the capability to effectively evaluate and implement solutions to identified issues
➢ Ability to understand the business requirements, and user needs and translate them into operational requirements
➢ Team-oriented and capable of collaborating across various functions within the organization
➢ Proven ability to effectively plan, organize, and complete multiple complex activities, priorities, and assignments efficiently
➢ Excellent written and oral communication skills are also required. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with executive management and other functions in the organization
➢ Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence management and contributors at all levels of the organization
➢ Ability to manage work, lead a workstream, and mentor team members
➢ Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines within a fast-paced environment and with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with highly confidential data
➢ Must be prepared to work additional hours to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual closing deadlines
➢ Must be able to provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or be willing to obtain one

Our health care client is looking for a Payroll Team Lead to join their organization!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for multi-location, unionized, and nonunionized employees
• Develop systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g., salaries, benefits, garnishments,
  deductions, taxes, and third-party payments)
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations,
  and changes to pay rates
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Liaise with auditors and prepare relevant documentation for payroll tax and finance audits
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports as required
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions
• Supervise and mentor payroll administrators and assistants
• Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
• Maintain employee privacy and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience processing multi-provincial/location payroll in BC, AB, or ON
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification
• Prior payroll system conversion/implementation experience is a bonus
• Possess an analytical mind, creative and innovative thinking
• Extensive knowledge of PGI, Avanti, ADP WFN, or Workday is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel - VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Possess excellent time management, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Able to manage and lead staff to excellent performance
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, work well under pressure, and a strong team player
• Proficient with reviewing and interpreting Union Contracts and Collective Agreements
• Good in problem-solving, possess sound judgment and trustworthy
• Able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee information

Our property management client is adding a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to their busy team!

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, audits, and corrects assigned payroll input through Payroll Guardian on a bi-weekly basis for unionized and non-unionized employees, salary and hourly, for the company.
• Maintains and updates assigned employee information including address changes, wage/salary increases, transfers, new employees, terminations, etc.
• Prepares ROEs as required for assigned payrolls.
• Responsible for the administration of assigned group benefits plans, which includes setting up new members, processing benefit changes, calculating payroll deductions/taxable benefits, billing verification, and payroll reconciliation.
• Ensures all sites are providing benefits information on time and that forms have been completed correctly and regularly audits the benefits process.
• Verifies journal entries on a bi-weekly basis for entry, verification, and posting by the Junior Accountant.
• Performs miscellaneous duties including monitoring and reconciling garnishments and other deductions, processing payroll AP cheque requests, managing and maintaining regular reports (i.e. sick leave, vacation, seniority), ad hoc reporting, and responding to inquiries

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Close to 5 years of experience in processing high-volume in-house payroll
• Experience in processing unionized payroll is ideal but not mandatory
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• PCP certification is required
• Experience with Payroll Guardian (PGI), Avanti is considered an asset
• Work well under pressure and able to meet multiple deadlines
• Able to work well under minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Able to exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information

Due to growth, our client in the financial services space is adding a Credit Underwriter to their team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the tracking of credit data and various transaction details
• Analyze credit submissions, leveraging your knowledge and experience in credit underwriting and financial analysis to exercise good judgment in providing approvals for qualified applications according to the company’s credit policy and procedures
• Develop a strong understanding of the lending practices and guidelines of various funding partners to facilitate the packaging of credit applications most efficiently to maximize approval rates, meet service times, and satisfy the structure and rate expectations of clients
• Exercise consistent, objective and sound credit decisions within authorized limits, escalating where appropriate
• Issue mortgage commitments with appropriate conditions and follow up with signatures.  Providing excellent customer service, including efficient turnaround time while building and maintaining positive working relationships
• Work in collaboration with other team members to closely manage pipelines, assist in collecting outstanding documentation when needed, satisfy the requirements as stipulated in the commitment and close deals on a timely basis
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the competition, industry trends and market conditions
• Ensure accurate record-keeping – both electronic and paper-based and ensure that all records are stored and retained to meet standards
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable underwriting guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have work experience in real estate financing/construction loans, commercial lending and underwriting for multi-family unit
• Having a CFA designation will be a strong asset but not mandatory
• Strong communication skills (over the telephone and in person)
• Proficient computer knowledge, including a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Continuous learner, highly analytical, with good conceptual and critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented, strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Excellent data entry skills
• Alternative mortgage market and commercial lending experience an asset
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of applications
• Professional, polished and clear written communication skills
• Ability to work in a changing environment with constant moving targets
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Our long term real estate client is adding a Director of Payroll & Benefits to their team!

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the system for HR, Payroll, Scheduling, and Time Attendance
• Implement payroll in the system and apply for payroll and benefits-related accounts for new acquisitions, i.e. WCB, EHT, Group benefits, etc.
• Review and improve systems to process payroll transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments)
• Oversee processing of payroll changes and system upgrades
• Prepare EFT analysis report for CFO
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment standards and internal policies
• Engage in the development and implementation of appropriate payroll and benefits policies and procedures
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll-related audits, financial year-end, WCB AB, WSIB, and WorkSafe BC audits, EHT and CRA Remittances
• Review Year End T4s, response to CRA inquires
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting team
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports for internal and external departments
• Play a key role in negotiating and renewing benefit programs annually
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions
• Supervise and coach payroll team members, cover payroll process during payroll team member’s absence
• Comply with federal, provincial, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Maintain payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Remain up to date with CRA and ESA rules and regulations, standards, and work methods

Qualification and Requirements:

• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) certification
• Prior payroll system conversion/implementation experience is mandatory
• Proven experience as a payroll director or similar role, minimum 5 years of experience managing a multi-provincial and unionized payroll department

• Familiar with multi-provincial/location payroll in BC, AB, and ON
• Possess an analytical mind, creative and innovative thinking
• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field

• Extensive knowledge of PGI, Avanti, ADP WFN, or Workday is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel - VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Possess excellent time management, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Able to manage and lead staff to excellent performance
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, work well under pressure, and a strong team player
• Proficient with reviewing and interpreting Union Contracts and Collective Agreements
• Good in problem-solving, possess sound judgment and trustworthy

Our reputable engineering client is looking for an Administrative & Accounting Assistant to join their expanding team!

Responsibilities:

1. Office Administration

• Answer Switchboard/door buzzer; arrange document mailing/ courier; manage office suppliers etc.
• Handle travel booking including hotel arrangement, car rental and other logistics coordination
• Organize company events including but not limited to monthly cake party, BBQ event, annual party etc.
• Greeting guests upon their arrival and provide a hospitable welcome
• Assist with Safety Compliance
• Monthly review of cellphone bills and reconciliations
• Weekly On-call memo distribution and phone forwarding setup
• Distribute Weekly On-call memos and phone forwarding setup
• Create Project number in the system upon request
• Support on other admin tasks as needed

2. Accounting

• Enter employee expenses into the system
• Enter vendor non-PO invoices into the system after approval
• Assist on monthly credit card reconciliations
• Manage a good filing system
• Support on ad hoc accounting tasks as needed

3. Human Resources

• Assist in newcomer onboarding including orientation, preparing name plate & welcome stationery set etc.
• Support on ad hoc HR tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration or a related discipline
• 2 years office administration experience with 1 year accounting experience is a plus
• Experienced in travel booking
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Good work ethic, self-organized, strong team player who can take initiative
• Excellent written and communication skills

Our not-for-profit client is looking for an Assistant Payroll Manager to join their expanding team!

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for up to 550 non-union hourly and salaried employees
• Process new hires and payroll adjustments such as salary, leaves and terminations
• Prepare ROE for terminated employees
• Maintain and update vacation entitlement
• Receive and transfer funds between ministries to staff members
• Review and process taxable allowances
• Authorize and process honorariums and non-resident honorariums
• Ensure time punches, statutory pay, and overtime pay is accurate
• Act as a backup for the Payroll and Benefits Manager
• Remit payroll taxes and government reporting
• Monitor and manage the payroll and benefits email inbox
• Respond in a timely and accurate manner to all requests and inquiries
• Reconcile monthly benefits billing, and enter changes/adjustments into the payroll system
• Maintain effective filing for payroll records
• Run reports on staff data (typically for special projects)

Qualifications:

• Possess a post-secondary education in business or accounting
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification or working towards it
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset
• Able to work independently and in a team setting
• Knowledge of the Google Suite platform is an asset
• Comfortable with learning new technologies and systems
• Be detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly adaptable
• Able to prioritize tasks, work well under pressure and a quick learner
• An effective problem solver in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLookUp, Pivot Tables)
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our highly successful client in the health care industry is looking for motivated Senior Accountants to join their expanding team!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly sites’ financial statements
• Prepare quarterly statutory health authority reports
• Prepare annual sites’ budgets
• Liaise with auditors for the year-end audit process
• Prepare GST filings where required
• Prepare and assist in filing corporate tax returns and partnership returns
• Perform operational analyses, including actual vs budget, monitoring KPIs
• Manage AR, AP and bank functions carried out by clerks and site administrators
• Ad hoc duties as requested by the management team

Qualification and Requirements:

• Designated CPA (or passed CFE) with public practice experience focusing on privately-owned businesses preferred or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Excellent customer service and strong technical accounting skills
• Experience with corporate tax and Microsoft Dynamics are highly desired
• Creative problem-solving skills, with a view to efficiency and process improvement
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills
• Detail oriented, ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines as well as working well under pressure
• Experience in the property management, development or health services sector is a strong asset but not mandatory
• Able to communicate with various levels of management, site staff external funding agencies and peers
• Consistently demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic and professionalism
• Be tactful, diplomatic and discreet with the interpersonal skills to establish and sustain relationships with a wide variety of internal and external parties including site administrators, suppliers, health authority contacts and auditors