Canadian Payroll Accounting Analyst - Virtual

Alight Solutions; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Accounting Specialist to provide expertise and consultation to clients. The role involves financial analysis, compliance assessments, and project leadership to resolve escalations. Ideal candidates will have a background in payroll accounting and experience with HRIS systems.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

Leave Options

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience with Workday.
• Payroll accounting experience preferred.
• 3-5 years client-facing experience in HR consulting.

Responsibilities

• Support Managers with client engagement and accuracy.
• Perform financial audits and data analysis.
• Train and develop team members.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Risk Mitigation

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

BA/BS in HR

BA/BS in Business Administration

Tools

Workday

SAP

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Strada is a technology-enabled, people-powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With over 8,000 experts and more than 30 years of expertise, Strada combines leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with clients at every stage of their journey to advance their vision.

We are driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's experience in human insights and cloud technology enables companies and employees worldwide to make confident decisions for life.

Offering a comprehensive total rewards package, ongoing education and training, and significant growth potential within a global organization, Strada is an excellent place to channel your passion.

Learn more at stradaglobal.com

Summary:

This role involves providing payroll accounting and funding analysis expertise and consultation to Alight clients. The position interacts with auditors, responds to technical inquiries, and ensures controls are in place to prevent audit exceptions. The incumbent leads projects to resolve high-risk escalations considering financial and legal impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support Managers with client engagement, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.
2. Assist with implementations and go-lives.
3. Support daily operations related to General Ledger documents and files.
4. Perform financial audits, data analysis, reconciliation, and balancing of payroll results and GL interface transmittals.
5. Investigate variances, analyze root causes, and communicate findings.
6. Assess compliance issues, financial impacts, and associated risks.
7. Facilitate resolutions, including system configuration changes.
8. Provide formal recommendations on escalated issues, ensuring legal and financial compliance.
9. Review internal processes for audit controls and compliance.
10. Maintain and enforce process documentation and work instructions.
11. Resolve technical/functional issues and report system defects.
12. Participate in team meetings and escalate issues promptly.
13. Respond to audit requests accurately and promptly.
14. Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and perform bank reconciliations.
15. Communicate with payroll teams, clients, and vendors to resolve issues.
16. Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
17. Assist with year-end processes.
18. Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
19. Identify upsell opportunities.
20. Support client escalations and share lessons learned.
21. Train and develop team members.
22. Complete time recording accurately and on time.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.
24. Build relationships across business lines.
25. Participate in projects and activities as assigned.

Professional Experience:

• Payroll accounting experience preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience with Workday.
• Ability to multitask and manage team workload effectively.
• Focus on SLA attainment, goal setting, and teamwork.
• Make timely, complex recommendations using technology and accounting knowledge.
• Effective communication skills with internal teams and clients.
• Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Risk mitigation skills.
• Flexibility for a global, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Team collaboration and independent work skills.

Educational Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years client-facing experience in HR consulting, outsourcing, or corporate environment.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems like Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft preferred.
• Payroll accounting knowledge preferred.

We offer programs supporting health, wellbeing, and professional development. Our benefits include health coverage, wellness programs, retirement plans, leave options, and voluntary benefits.

Applicants understand that employment offers are contingent upon passing background checks, which may include verification of SSN/SIN, education, employment, criminal records, sanctions, credit, and drug tests.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Strada values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success.

We welcome all individuals, regardless of background, and strive to create a culture where every employee can thrive.

Diversity Policy:

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must have valid work authorization in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship.