HRFS Analyst | Virtual - Canada

Strada; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strada is seeking an HRFS Analyst for a virtual role servicing Canadian and U.S. clients. You will handle payroll accounting, GL reconciliations, and funding analyses, ensuring accuracy and strong controls across both countries.

The role partners with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and support audits. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll accounting experience for Canada and the U.S., solid GL knowledge, and proficiency with Workday or similar ERP systems; strong Excel

Qualifications

• Accounting experience required, with hands-on payroll accounting for both Canadian and U.S. populations.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP/payroll system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll-to-General Ledger (GL) reconciliations for Canadian and U.S. payroll populations.
• Prepare bank and funding reconciliations and clear reconciling items.
• Analyze payroll variances, accounting discrepancies, and compliance issues; propose resolutions.
• Support journal vouchers, reclassifications, and accounting adjustments and their GL impact.
• Assist audits and maintain financial controls; respond to inquiries from clients and vendors.
• Maintain DWIs and process documentation; support process improvements and automation.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of payroll accounting files.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Excel proficiency

General Ledger

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

**HRFS Analyst | Virtual - Canada** The HRFS Analyst provides payroll accounting, funding, and financial analysis support to Strada clients across Canada and the United States. Based in Canada, this position supports Canadian clients with both Canadian and U.S. payroll populations and is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, funding, and financial reporting across both countries. The role works closely with clients, payroll processing teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve financial and operational issues, support audits, and maintain appropriate financial controls. **Key Responsibilities** * Perform payroll-to-General Ledger (GL) reconciliations for both Canadian and U.S. payroll populations, including payroll activity, GL postings, balance sheet accounts, and interface error reports.* Prepare bank and funding reconciliations by comparing payroll, banking, and third-party payment data and taking appropriate action to clear reconciling items.* Analyze payroll variances, accounting discrepancies, and compliance issues; perform root cause analysis and recommend appropriate resolutions.* Prepare or support journal vouchers, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments and understand their impact on the General Ledger.* Analyze financial, operational, and compliance risks associated with escalated issues and provide recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.* Provide functional support for payroll accounting and funding issues, including researching system defects, documenting issues and evidence, and coordinating resolution with appropriate internal teams.* Support implementations, go-lives, year-end activities, and the accurate and timely delivery of payroll accounting and GL files and documents.* Respond to client, vendor, and internal inquiries related to payroll accounting, funding, treasury, and financial processes across Canadian and U.S. operations.* Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely information and helping ensure appropriate controls are established and followed.* Maintain Defined Work Instructions (DWIs), process documentation, and other procedures and controls to support consistent service delivery.* Partner with payroll processing teams, Operations, Product, and other internal groups to resolve issues, share lessons learned, and improve service delivery.* Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced controls and support implementation of approved solutions.* Participate in team knowledge sharing, training, and coaching related to payroll accounting, funding, and delivery processes.* Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive payroll and financial information while building effective relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. **Professional Experience & Skills** * Accounting experience is required, with hands-on payroll accounting experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. payroll.* Demonstrated understanding of payroll accounting processes and financial requirements in both Canada and the United States.* Payroll financial reporting, payroll funding, or payroll reconciliation experience preferred.* 1-3 years of experience using Workday or a similar payroll, ERP, or accounting system.* Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and payroll accounting processes.* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and related financial systems.* Ability to analyze financial issues, identify root causes, assess risk, and make sound recommendations.* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain SLA and client commitments in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following established processes, procedures, and controls.* Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a global environment. **At Strada, our values guide everything we do:** * **Anticipate Customer Needs** – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.* **Own the Outcome** – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.* **Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter** – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.* **Empower Each Other to Solve Problems** – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.* **Care About Our Work and Our People** – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. **Benefits** At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process. **Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. **Diversity Policy Statement** Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter. **Authorization to work in the Employing Country** To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. We offer yow a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide onganization.