Financial Analyst

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Toronto, Canada is seeking a Payroll Administrator to administer and coordinate payroll processes for the College, working with a third-party provider and handling employee changes.

You will support year-end activities, budgeting and reporting, and assist with audits, ensuring Canadian payroll standards are met. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year university program in Finance or Accounting.
• Enrolled in the Canadian Payroll Association program.
• 2–3 years' experience including accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting/analysis, and audit.
• Current knowledge of Canadian financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll software, and MS Office.
• Judgment, analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with changing priorities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate scheduled payroll runs with third-party payroll provider.
• Support payroll year-end activities including reconciliations and reporting.
• Perform bookkeeping activities for the College.
• Process enrollments, terminations and other changes related to benefits plans.
• Respond to and resolve pay and benefit-related inquiries.
• Provide support during the annual audit.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, long-term financial plans, and analysis of changes to the College's financial position.
• Keep up-to-date with applicable legislation, trends and practices.

Skills

Judgment

Analytical

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Four-year university program in Finance or Accounting

Canadian Payroll Association program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Payroll Software

Job description

• Administer and coordinate scheduled payroll runs with the third-party payroll provider, including payroll entries, employee changes, and payroll reconciliations
• Support payroll year-end activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and preparation of required year-end documentation
• Perform bookkeeping activities for the College
• Process enrollments, terminations and other changes related to benefits plans
• Respond to and resolve pay and benefit-related inquiries and problems
• Provide support during the annual audit
• Support processing of member payments and transactions
• Investigate issues with member payments and provide updates to the Registration Department
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and ad-hoc financial reports, business cases, and project budgets
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, long-term financial plans, and analysis of changes to the College's financial position
• Keep up-to-date with applicable legislation, trends and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four-year university program in Finance or Accounting
• Enrolled in the Canadian Payroll Association program
• 2 to 3 years' experience including technical experience with accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting/analysis, and audit
• Current knowledge of Canadian financial reporting
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll software, and office/administrative software (Microsoft Office)
• Judgment, analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team in an environment with changing priorities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, financial reporting, and accounting practices, with a strong focus on compliance with Canadian financial regulations. Proficient in managing payroll processes, bookkeeping, and providing analytical support for budgeting and financial planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Administration
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Software
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Canadian Payroll Association Program

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Audit Support

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Canadian Payroll Association Program Enrollment

Industry Keywords

• Canadian Financial Reporting
• Equity and Inclusion
• Payroll Year-End Activities
• Member Payments
• Financial Position Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Accounting Software
• Payroll Software