Payroll & General Ledger Analyst

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst with Payroll Experience to manage day-to-day general ledger activities and oversee payroll integration with the GL. The role combines financial accounting expertise with hands-on payroll administration.

You will reconcile payroll deductions, supervise month-end closings, generate reports, and collaborate with finance and payroll teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance across Canadian operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; pursuing CPA designation.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in payroll related activities.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems (e.g., UKG, ADP, Workday, Ceridian). Knowledge of UKG is an asset.
• Proficiency with major ERP systems and ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and journal entries for month-end and year-end closings.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including payroll deductions and accruals.
• Analyse financial statements for variations and trends against prior periods.
• Coordinate between payroll and accounting to ensure accurate GL data.
• Maintain training docs and flowcharts for payroll processes within GL.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Bilingual EN/FR

Payroll knowledge

Financial accounting

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Oracle

UKG

ADP

Workday

Ceridian

Job description

MDA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst with Payroll Experience to manage day-to-day general ledger activities and oversee payroll integration with the GL. The role combines financial accounting expertise with hands-on payroll administration.

You will reconcile payroll deductions, supervise month-end closings, generate reports, and collaborate with finance and payroll teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance across Canadian operations.