About this role
Role Description
As our Payroll Accountant reporting to the Payroll Manager, you’ll help the finance team with the ongoing administration of Auvik’s payroll and accounting processes.
What will I be doing?
Payroll Processing: Administer semi-monthly payroll for Canada and the U.S., as well as monthly payroll for international locations. Employee Support: Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries. Data Management: Maintain and update payroll, incentive, and equity system records. Reconciliations: Conduct routine payroll and benefits reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Payroll Administration: Support the Payroll Manager with all areas of payroll administration, including month-end processes, incentive calculations, stock option management, and common share administration. Accounting & Reporting: Perform daily payroll accounting tasks, including posting general ledger entries, calculating stock compensation expenses, and managing fixed asset amortization. Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations while assisting with cost analysis. Year-End Compliance: Assist with payroll year-end processes, including tax form preparation, reconciliation, and balancing. Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to enhance payroll and accounting workflows. Audit Support: Assist with annual audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations. Ad Hoc Projects: Contribute to special projects as needed.
Qualifications
A few years of Canadian payroll experience (U.S. and international payroll experience is a plus). Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Hands-on experience in corporate accounting, ideally in a multi-entity environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems (Ceridian Dayforce preferred). Strong time management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing. Capable of working independently and within cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or actively working toward it.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan. Wellness spending account. GRSP matching program. Flexible paid time off. Paid parental leave program. Remote working subsidies.
Compensation Details
The hiring range for this position is listed below. Compensation offered for candidates in this role is based on a number of factors including job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. These factors may cause your compensation to vary within the range outlined below.
Salary Range: $60,000 — $78,000 CAD