Payroll Analyst

Sienna Senior Living; Markham; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

RRSP with company match

SOAR – Share ownership

Employee share purchase plan

Continuous learning

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll compliance and accounting across Ontario with a focus on accuracy and timely processing. The role reports to the Manager, Payroll Compliance at the corporate head office in Markham and offers on-site work arrangements.

Ideal candidates have a 3–5 year background in payroll/accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze data to recommend solutions; knowledge of legislative changes and union agreements is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Commerce or related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience with Payroll and/or Accounting with payroll process experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is an additional bonus.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Look Up, Tables, Formulas) with ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommended solutions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge (legislative changes, collective agreement ratifications).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly GL reconciliations using Yardi; prepare reclass journal entries and advise payroll admins on adjustments.
• Assist in remittances, reporting, file submissions and reconciliations; verify remittances before approvals.
• Manage monthly garnishee remittances and distribute payments.
• Audit PTO balances bi-weekly and adjust balances for terminated employees.
• Assist payroll team with union agreements and year-end processing; government filings.
• Support special projects and payroll changes required by legislation or union agreements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life!

What Sienna Offers:

We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
• Location: Markham Ontario
• Working Arrangement: 100% On-Site at Corporate Head Office

What You’ll Be Doing:

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Compliance, the Payroll Analyst will support with the following accountabilities:

• Complete monthly GL reconciliations using the financial application (Yardi). Prepare necessary reclass journal entries and provide guidance to payroll administrators on payroll adjustments and updates. Liaise with Finance on G/L inquiries and escalations.
• Assist in preparation of third-party remittance requisitions, reporting, file submissions and reconciliations. Verify payroll tax remittances and third party remittances against supporting payroll records before submitting to payroll manager for approval.
• Manage monthly Garnishee remittances including requesting monthly payments, updating garnishee list, and distribution of payment cheques.
• Audit and validate PTO balances on bi-weekly basis and prepare adjustment entries to clear out balances for terminated employees.
• Support and work with Payroll team on payroll calculations relating to union collective agreements and new ratified agreements.
• Assist in year-end processing, annual government filings and reconciliations.
• Assist the payroll compliance team with special projects, and implementation of payroll changes required by legislations or union agreements

Who you are:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Commerce or related discipline
• 3 – 5 years’ experience with Payroll and or Accounting with payroll process experience
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is an additional bonus
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel – Look Up, Tables, Formulas, with ability to prepare reports
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommended solutions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge (legislative changes, collective agreement ratifications)
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

What you need to know:

• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background and references check.
• We will review applications as they are received. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.
• Salary Range: $64,201 to $80,252 **Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity**
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.