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

Our highly successful client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Director of Finance to join their growing team!

DUTIES:

• Review and take the lead on month-end close of AP, AR, cash, and bank reconciliations
• Supervise AR & AP Coordinators
• Ensure integrity of all balance sheet accounts and lead sheets within deadlines including inventory and cost of sales
• Prepare and review journal entries
• Reconcile inventory and Cost of Goods Sold
• Analyze Product Margin by Product type
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Corporate Reporting
• Oversee reconciliations that support financial statements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
• Responsible for CAPEX expenditures and fixed assets reconciliations
• Oversee tax remittances (payroll, GST, etc.)
• Oversee digital storage of financial reports and support for audit purposes
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of team members and ensure month-end deadlines are met (currently 3 day close)
• Create annual budget and report variances of actual to budget
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education
• CPA Designation
• Well-versed with cost of sales, margin, and variance analyses
• Prior experience in managing a small team
• Go-getter - will meet with anyone across the company to resolve a topic or question on a timely basis
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Aptitude with computer software including Simply Accounting (Sage), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Our growing client in the distribution industry is looking for an Office Administrator to join their team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure efficiency of daily office operations
• Answering inquiries from internal and external parties
• Accounts Receivable (invoicing customers and collection calls)
• Accounts Payable (entering supplier invoices and preparing payments for approval)
• Creating commission reports
• Inventory tracking
• Banking
• Entering sales and purchase orders/data entry
• Perform clerical and administration duties as required
• Create and maintain filing systems (physical and electronic)
• Performs other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess Accounting and Administration experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to QuickBooks Desktop is a huge asset
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
• Strong attention to detail, well organized, strong data entry skills with focus on accuracy
• Basic accounting and math skills required
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with some supervision

Our highly successful client in the manufacturing industry is looking for Project Managers to join their expanding team!

DUTIES:

• Work alongside dedicated Sales Representatives and have direct communication with clients, participate in production meetings, and navigate projects from start to completion
• Communicate timeline updates to customers and provide solutions to customer inquiries
• Coordinate projects - making sure all relevant information is thoroughly scrutinized and updated
• Offer technical support for job-flow management, & outsourcing details
• Convey vital information on current job status and incoming work during production meetings
• Schedule and coordinate press/bindery QC checks either internally or directly with clients
• Track all live orders through the production process throughout the day
• Follow through on all signing off of proofs, samples, and die lines
• Close off each Job Docket with accounting including all shipping/logistics costs
• Offer assistance and support whenever needed to fellow team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Printing experience is a great asset
• PMP Certification is a great asset
• Knowledge of Pantone, CMYK, hot/cold foil printing, and the printing production process
• Prior work experience as either Account Coordinator, Project Manager, or Customer Service Representative
• Proficient with Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, project management software, and excellent computer skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and handle diverse responsibilities
• Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Works well under pressure and tight timelines
• Creative problem-solving skills

Our highly successful client in the manufacturing industry is looking for an HR Manager to join their team!

DUTIES:

• Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of the business, in the interest of building effective working relationships with stakeholders and clients, at all levels of the organization
• In partnership with the leadership team, develop and drive the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business priorities and goals of the company
• Drive people engagement strategies that foster an environment where all employees are respected and valued
• Facilitate the consistent application, implementation, and improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs (e.g. merit and promotion, planning, performance management, employee relations, career development, headcount planning, etc.)
• Assess organizational performance, identify talent gaps, and propose HR solutions that support the business
• Build compelling presentations leveraging workforce analytics and insights to focus leaders on relevant business issues and assess potential solutions
• Translate near and long-term operating goals into HR processes, projects, and assignments and integrate and initiate the work with key stakeholders and functional partners to ensure appropriate solutions are delivered to support business strategies
• Be available to all employees as a coach, counselor, and mentor; be effective at rallying everyone toward the common goals of the organization and be an effective bridge builder across all functions and levels within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years experience in human resources, organization development, training, or related talent planning field
• Payroll experience a plus
• Experience working within a Production environment a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Ability to lead change within dynamic environments
• Demonstrated success in synthesizing complex business data and developing innovative and holistic solutions from inception to post-delivery assessment
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects that cut across multiple business units, teams, and HR partners from inception through completion
• Ability to focus on critical issues to balance and respond to competing priorities
• Strong consulting and influencing skills; ability to think strategically
• Strong facilitation skills applicable across formal and informal (e.g., coaching, mentoring) approaches
• Strong diagnostic, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and developed presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional collaboration skills and ability to effectively work across functions and the organization
• Strong business acumen
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and thrive within ambiguity
• Innovative and creative in approach to accomplish work
• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or equivalent experience
• Go Getter - will meet with anyone across the company to resolve a topic or question on a timely basis
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Aptitude with computer software including ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Office- email, Word, Excel